Sumptuous soup for Rosh Hashanah
Apple, Carrot and Lentil soup
This is a parev carrot soup with a difference; slightly piquant with a hint of coconut milk to mellow the spice. Straight forward and easy to make – just what any hostess wants when preparing for the Rosh Hashanah meals.
Preparation time 10 minutes; Cooking Time 25 minutes; Serves 6 people
Ingredients
½ teaspoon chilli flakes
2 teaspoons cumin seeds or adjust to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
450g carrots, peeled and cut into small pieces
2 Bramley apples (approx 450g), peeled, cored and roughly chopped
1 celery stick, finely sliced
125g split red lentils
750ml hot vegetable stock
400ml coconut milk
To serve
Small handful of coriander leaves
Method
1. Heat a large saucepan and then add the chilli flakes and cumin seeds.
2. Dry fry for a minute or so until they release their aroma and pop around in the pan. Remove half of the seeds and set aside.
3. Add the oil to the pan, and once it is hot, stir in the carrots, apple and celery. Fry for about 5 minutes, and then add the lentils, stock and coconut milk.
4. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 15 minutes, covered with a lid, until the carrots and lentils are tender.
5. Blend the soup until smooth, and season with salt and pepper.
6. To serve, spoon into bowls, scatter with the reserved spices, and add a few coriander leaves.
Tip: This soup keeps really well, so any you don’t eat straight away, store in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze in individual portions for up to 3 months.
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