Orange Soup Recipe

Prep time: 15mins

Cooking time: 30mins

4 servings

When hunger strikes and you want something quick but nourishing, this "Orange soup” recipe is your answer. It's an easy one-pot meal that transforms simple ingredients into a vibrant, warming dish.

I just always wondered, If this soup has a normal name - we've always just called it "orange soup" because, well, look at that color!

Orange vegetables like sweet potatoes, pumpkin, and carrots are rich with beta carotene - > boost immune function, support eye health, and provide powerful antioxidants that help protect your cells from damage.

Orange Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 medium sweet potatoes 

• 1 large chunk of pumpkin (same amount as the sweet potatoes)

• 3 medium carrots

• 1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped

• 3 Cloves of Garlic, teaspoons minced garlic 

• ½ cup orange lentils, washed

• 2-3 tbsp Olive oil

• 1 tsp Yellow Curry powder 

• Salt

• Organic vegetable broth powder (optional)

• Water

Garnish (optional):

• Fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped

• Pumpkin or/and Sunflower seeds, roasted

• Croutons

Instructions

1. Open all the spices in preheated pot and oil, keep stirring for 1 minute

2. Add chopped onion, stir for 2 minutes

3. Add garlic + all the vegetables and stir until partially “browned” (for best flavor)

4. Add water/or broth + washed orange lentils

5. Cook for 20-30 minutes, until lentils are soft

6. Serve as is or cool the soup down a bit and blend it to pure

7. Top with chopped parsley leaves and roasted sunflower seeds and croutons

Bon Appetit!

Nutritional Facts (per 1 serving)

Nutritional breakdown estimation for 1 serving

Calories: 300

Protein: 8g

Carbohydrates: 45g

Fiber: 9g

Sugar: 10g

Fat: 10g

Saturated Fat: 1.5g

Sodium: 300mg (varies based on salt added)

Vitamin A: 300% DV

Vitamin C: 40% DV

Potassium: 700mg

Iron: 15% DV

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