Red Lentil Soup

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 medium red onion, peeled and chopped
• 3 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
• 3/4 cup split red lentils
• 5 cups low sodium chicken broth or 5 cups vegetable broth
• 1/2 fresh lemon (optional)

Recipe

• 1 heat the oil in a saucepan. add the ginger and heat, stirring, for about a minute. add the ground cumin and stir another 30 seconds.
• 2 add the onion and carrots and cook for about 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring frequently.
• 3 add the lentils and broth. bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, until the lentils are soft.
• 4 remove from heat and puree with an immersion blender (or in batches in a blender or food processor). add salt and pepper to taste, although i usually do not add any.
• 5 add a squeeze of lemon in each serving, if you wish - i find that it adds a bright note.
• 6 note: a spoonful of plain yogurt is a nice addition.