Red Lentil Soup

By á-109147

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups red lentils soaked
• 1 yellow onion
• 4 tsp garlic
• 2 carrots
• 3 TBSP olive oil
• 15 oz can diced tomatoes
• 3 tsp cumin
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp cayenne
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• Pinch cracked black pepper
• 1 qt vegetable broth
• 1/3 cup sliced almonds toasted
• 1 lemon
• Fresh cilantro for garnish

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1) Chop onion and carrots

2) Saute onions, garlic and carrots in the olive oil over medium heat for about 5 minutes

3) Add tomatoes, cumin, paprika, cayenne, kosher salt and black pepper, sauté 3 minutes

4) Add broth and the lentils, bring to a simmer for 20 minutes

5) Process thru food processor

6) Garnish with toasted almonds, cilantro, and a squeeze of lemon