Name: Smoky Lentil & Vegetable Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1.5 cups red lentils, rinsed; 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes; 6 cups vegetable broth; 2 medium carrots, diced; 2 stalks celery, diced; 1 large onion, diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp ground cumin; Juice of 1 lemon

Method

01Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 8 minutes.

02Add minced garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, coriander, and cayenne. Stir and cook 2 minutes until fragrant.

03Add rinsed red lentils, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, and bay leaves. Stir to combine.

04Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 25 minutes until lentils are completely soft and beginning to dissolve.

05Remove bay leaves. Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup, leaving some texture.

06Stir in fresh lemon juice and taste for salt. If soup is too thick, add a splash of broth or water.

07Serve topped with a drizzle of olive oil, a pinch of smoked paprika, and crusty bread on the side.

Smoky Lentil & Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

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