This lentil soup recipe is definitely one of our favorites for cold nights. It’s very filling, full of healthy vegetables, and is super flavorful.
Ingredients:
1 cup dry red lentils
2 large carrots, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 potato, diced
1 zucchini, sliced
3 garlic cloves, chopped
4 cups chicken broth
1.5 cups water
1.5 tsp cumin
1 tbsp olive oil
Fresh lemon juice to taste
salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
1. Heat oil in pot over medium high heat until hot
2. Sauté onion, stirring, until golden (about 5 minutes)
3. Add garlic and saute for 2 minutes
4. Add carrots, potatoes, tomatoes, celery, zucchini, cumin, and sauté for 3-4 minutes
5. Add lentils, chicken broth, and water. Simmer, stirring and mashing occasionally, until lentils are cooked (about 25 minutes).
6. Mash soup to a puree consistency using fork or potato masher. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Serve with fresh lemon juice, adding to each bowl as desired.
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