A smooth and comforting lentil soup blended with carrots, providing gentle nutrition and a soft texture.
A simple MIND Diet recipe built around everyday ingredients that support a brain-healthy eating pattern.
Brain Care Score: 68 / 100
A practical Alzheimer’s Weekly score based on MIND-style ingredients and limits on less brain-friendly ingredients.
Why it scores well:
- Includes beans or lentils
- Uses olive oil
This is an editorial nutrition guide, not medical advice.
Lentil and Carrot Puree Soup
A smooth and comforting lentil soup blended with carrots, providing gentle nutrition and a soft texture.
Servings 3
Ingredients
- 1 cup red lentils rinsed
- 2 cups water or low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 medium carrots peeled and diced
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin optional for mild flavor
- to taste salt and black pepper optional
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and diced carrots, cooking for 5 minutes until softened.
- Add rinsed lentils, water or broth, and ground cumin to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer gently for 15 minutes until lentils and carrots are very soft.
- Use an immersion blender or transfer soup in batches to a blender and puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
Caregiver tip: Puree thoroughly to create a smooth texture that is easy to swallow. This soup is nutrient-dense and gentle, combining legumes and vegetables for a nourishing meal.
Love lentils!