Red Lentil Soup

Red Lentil Soup

Oh, so good!

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 sweet onion, chopped

3 garlic cloves, minced

7 medium sized carrots, peeled, chopped 

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon turmeric

2 teaspoon coriander

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

2 cups red lentils

1-15oz. can diced tomatoes

6 cups vegetable broth

Salt and pepper to taste

Fresh cilantro, fresh lemon juice and crushed red pepper to taste

Instructions:

Heat 2 tablespoons in a large pot over medium heat.  Saute the onion and garlic until soft.  Add the carrots and sauté until carrots are tender, about 10 - 12 minutes.

Add the spices and sauté for an additional 2 minutes.

Add the vegetable broth, diced tomatoes and lentils and stir to combine.  Simmer on low heat for 20 minutes, or until lentils are tender.

To create a creamy soup use a blender and blend soup in portions or use an immersion blender.

Serve soup with fresh cilantro, crushed red pepper and fresh lemon juice.