Soul Soothing Carrot Miso Soup

This soup is exactly what you need when you are feeling under the weather. It has garlic and ginger and just enough kick from the hot pepper. The lentils add some protein while giving it a nice texture. Enjoy!

1/2          Onion, diced
1 in          Ginger, minced
4 cloves  Garlic, minced
1/4 cup   Miso
1 cup       Lentils, rinsed
5              Carrots (large), diced
1 tsp       Black pepper
1/2 tsp    Cayenne* or more to taste
1 tsp        Cumin
4 Cup      Vegetable broth

1. Brown onion, garlic, ginger and carrots.
2. Add vegetable broth, lentils and spices, bring to boil.
3. Cook for 20 minutes on a simmer.
4. Blend.
5. Add miso.






Looking for more recipes that have lentils? Contact Jill, Nurture the Future's Registered Dietitian at [email protected] 

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