Recipes
Carrot Lentil Soup
Cooking Times
Ready in: 40 minutes
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 3 cups Bunch Carrots
- 1/2 Cal-Organic Yellow Onions
- 3 stalks Cal-Organic Celery
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp. avocado oil
- 1 cup lentils
- 1 tsp. cumin
- 1/2 tsp. coriander
- Pinch of cayenne (optional)
- Pinch of Himalayan sea salt
- Thinly sliced Cal-Organic Green Onions
Directions
- Peel and dice carrots, then dice celery and yellow onion.
- Heat a large pot over medium heat with a drizzle of avocado oil. Once warm, add the onions and sauté for 3-5 minutes.
- Next, add the carrots and celery and sauté for another 3-5 minutes until slightly tender.
- Add the rest of the ingredients and bring to a low boil over medium high heat.
- Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 20 minutes.
- Serve immediately with a handful of freshly sliced green onions.
Recipe created by Flora & Vino.
Tips for Storing Carrots
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Containers
Store carrots in a resealable plastic bag or other airtight container.
Shelf Life
To extend the shelf life of your carrots, you can place a damp paper towel in the bag or container, but avoid storing carrots in water as it will soften their texture.
Temperature
Carrots should be stored in the refrigerator between 34 and 36 degrees Fahrenheit.
Avoid Ethylene
Avoid storing carrots near ethylene-producing fruits and vegetables, such as apples or pears.