Since the past week has been all about “love is in the air”, let’s focus on “other” loves of our life.
Mine would begin with movies. I love action movies — big time!
And I can’t live without “Die Hard”. Ever.
I could sit through a rerun — continuously. Call me crazy, but watching John McClane in action with “special effects” that looks almost surreal, makes my day.
Any day.
And then there’s the “thriller” genre. There’s something about “problem solving” action movies that instantaneously piques my curiosity to sit through the whole movie — trying my level best to piece in each puzzle.
No wonder we couldn’t fathom the idea of not watching the latest Die Hard flick. We left the theater with a rush of adrenaline for sure.
And that’s a good sign of a great movie! An instant gratification.
Can’t say the same thing about the weather, lately.
Soups on.
Especially in a State where the temperatures are forcing us to bundle up in socks and sweaters.
Or is it because it’s so darn simple to make and comforting?
Yet another reason why I can’t fathom the idea of soups derived from a can or container.
Really. I can’t.
Ingredients:
- 4 carrots, peeled & chopped
- 4 turnip roots, peeled & chopped
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3/4 tsp coriander seeds
- 1 small shallot, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, chopped
- 1/2 tsp garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup red lentils, rinsed and soaked for 15 minutes
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 3.5 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1/2 tsp salt
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 375F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add chopped carrots, turnip roots, fresh thyme, 1 tbsp olive oil, salt & black pepper. Toss and roast for 20 minutes.
- Meantime, heat a large saucepan on medium. Once heated, add 1 tbsp olive oil with minced shallots and coriander seeds. Cook for a minute.
- Add chopped ginger and garlic. Fry until fragrant before adding rinsed red lentils.
- Sprinkle in some red pepper flakes and add 3.5 cups of low sodium vegetable broth with roasted vegetables.
- Check for seasoning and add salt if needed.
- Gently simmer (covered) for 20 minutes or until lentils softens.
- Transfer everything into a blender and puree soup until smooth.
- Serve hot with a drizzle of olive oil, cracked black pepper and crusty bread on the side.
Whether you love a good comedy, all out action, thriller, romantic, scary, chick-flick movie — there’s nothing to stop you from enjoying a bowl of soup in between.
What’s your favorite all-time movie? Or genre? Don’t worry, I promise not to criticize 😉
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A delightful soup! This a wonderful combination.
that blue mug is so pretty!
Cheers,
Rosa
Rosa — thank you! The mug is from Anthropologie 🙂
I love roasted carrots, what a scrumptious soup!
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I’m more of a romantic comedy kinda girl, but I am so with to on the soup! I sometimes go through such a soup spree that my husband has to remind me that its time to cook something else. This is one gorgeous soup, Kiran. Beautifully photographed!
Liren — I dig romantic comedy occasionally as well. It’s required especially when I want to have a good giggle with my girlfriends 🙂
I’m into a long soup “rut” and just can’t seem to get out. I’m blaming it on the weather. Argh!
what a fun and beautiful looking soup. I know it tastes even better than it looks!
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Lovely mugs. This is perfect for these hard winter times. Thanks for the recipe.
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What a lovely-looking soup! And I couldn’t agree about thrilled-type movies. They are my absolute favorites!
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sorry, what i meant to write was “i couldn’t agree more about thriller-type movies.” jeez, I really messed that sentence up! =)
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Amy — you are too cute, you know that 🙂
Your photos are stunning, darling! And I’m SO with you on action movies – it’s love!
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My husband loves actions movies (LOVES) and I love drama / documentaries. Needles to say, it’s always an exercise in compromise when we are picking a movie to watch lol! Beautiful soup Kiran 🙂
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Alyssa — it’s the same here. Thankfully at least when it comes to action adventure, I’m all game for it too 🙂
Looks delicious…I hope that you are having a great time here in LA! Despite the chilly weather today.
Ameena — thanks love. It’s chilly here everyday, but not as bad as where the true action lies. It’s amazing how spring is just flying by without a trace. So unfortunate.
Hope to meet before I leave, sometime end of this week I’m afraid.
I think so you are one of the first girls that I meet who likes action movies Kiran. ^.^ What glorious warming soup and such a pretty orange shade! Thank you for sharing, I ll treasure the recipe.
Helene — lol, I hope I’m not the only one 😀
My other love in life revolves around TV, series, movies, songs, MTV, TLC you name it and I can watch it!
Loved the pics as usual, and those mugs are really beautiful! 🙂
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Charul — Lol, that’s my “other” love too 🙂
Lovely roasted carrot and turnip lentil soup. Beautiful!
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Yummm! I love soup any day…and this one sounds delicious and hearty!
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Stunningly beautiful…just amazing clicks, Kiran! Lentils and carrots in soup..yes please.
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Dreamy photos… love the colors, props and everything about them 🙂
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Wow…lovely pics…and I love thick soups and this one looks my type….those props are pretty….
Oh…you are back…..No I did not receive the book….
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You have me salivating my friend 🙂
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
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What a lovely soup! It looks so warm, comforting and hearty.
Georgia — thanks dear 🙂
I’m fan of action movies too. Love that blue mug of yours.
Thank you for stopping by my blog.
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i am not much of a movie person but enjoy occasional romantic comedy or ones based on true story. on a different note- this soup looks so good. I have been relying on canned soup lately due to this everlasting cold 🙁
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I LOVE DIE HARD TOO !!! It’s cheesy and predictable but who cares ???
And I also love soups – yummy !
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What a beautiful combination of flavors in this soup…and I love the creaminess of it.
Hope you are enjoying your week Kiran 🙂
Juliana — thank you and I hope the same for you 🙂
I’m afraid I’m pretty boring when it comes to movie choices, most of what I watch are documentaries on food and health. Shocker eh…
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Sylvie — Not a shocker. In fact, I love those genre’s myself 🙂
You take the most gorgeous pictures Kiran. Favorite genre- romantic comedy. All time favorite movies – Pretty Woman, Best Friend’s wedding, and I loveeeeeeeeed Bridesmates! LOL.
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Honey — oh, thanks my friend. I’m still learning 🙂
I love Pretty Woman and My Best Friend’s wedding! Uber cheesy romantic!
I am a sucker for romantic comedies! I’m still a teenager at heart <3. And to me, the John Hughes classics are what I grew up with, so I love Pretty in Pink, The Breakfast Club, Some Kind of Wonderful, Sixteen Candles!!! Guess, I'm old…LOL!
By the way, sure, I'd LOVE to move to Florida!!! Hehehe. Sunshine all the time 🙂
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I should say that I love the blue and orange in these photos! So enticing! A thing of beauty!
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Your photos are just breathtaking, warms the soul up 🙂
Concerning the movies, I all genres, with the exception of horror I guess. One of my all time favorites would be Pan’s Labyrinth, Chocolat and about a dozen others 🙂
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Gourmantine — thanks a lot my friend 🙂 Love the selection of movies. And I agree about the exception of horror.
I’ve got carrot soup to post next week–I love seeing your version. It sounds divine!
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Sommer — thanks a lot my friend! Looking forward to the carrot soup 🙂
A very lovely & well flavoured soup, dear Kiran! 🙂 MMMM!
Beautifully presented too!
Sophie — thank you so so much 🙂
Soup is one of favorite recipe in my home, specially when it’s frizzing cold. Still cold here in UK, waiting for spring 🙂
Lovely pictures and must try soup recipe. I’ll make it some point soon 🙂
Regards,
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I just made this— I had an abundance of turnips and needed something warm and yummy. I roasted the turnips and carrots the night before (doubled the recipe) and served them as a side with dinner. Then today at lunch I used the rest for the soup. Seriously- it is “shut the front door” good. I pinned it and sent the recipe to several friends. This may be my next soup to be served in a “soup swap”!
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