Red Lentil Soup
Ingredients
1 cup red lentils, rinsed and drained
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. ground turmeric
1/2 tsp. ground paprika
6 cups vegetable broth
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
1 tbsp. olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
Fresh lemon juice and chopped cilantro for garnish
Directions
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables start to soften.
Stir in the minced garlic, ground cumin, ground turmeric, and ground paprika. Cook for another 1-2 minutes to toast the spices.
Add the red lentils to the pot and give everything a good stir.
Pour in the vegetable broth and add the canned diced tomatoes (including the juices). Stir to combine.
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let the soup simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils are tender and fully cooked.
For a creamier consistency, you can use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup, leaving some texture.
Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Squeeze in fresh lemon juice for a burst of flavor.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro.
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