- Heat a large saucepan with olive oil, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, cumin, salt, and garlic powder.
- Drain canned carrots and stir into the olive oil and spice mixture along with lentils, jalapenos, stock, milk, and water. Bring mixture to a boil.
- Simmer for 15 minutes until the lentils have swollen and softened.
- Transfer soup into a blender and blend until smooth. Return soup to saucepan and simmer for another 15 minutes.
- Serve soup warm. Freeze extra for later use.
TIPS:
- To make vegetarian, use vegetable stock in place of chicken stock.
- Top with cilantro, low fat cheese, and/or plain, nonfat yogurt for added flavor.
- Serve with brown rice, whole wheat bread, or corn tortillas to make a complete meal.
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