Red Lentil Soup

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 40 ml olive oil
• 1 large brown onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 medium carrot, coarsely chopped
• 1 stick celery, coarsely chopped
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/4 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes
• 40 ml tomato paste
• 1 cup red lentil
• 1 1/2 liters water
• 1 bunch spinach, coarsely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
• lemon wedge, to serve (optional)

Recipe

• 1 in a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. cook onion and garlic until soft, then add carrot and celery and cook until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
• 2 add spices and chili and cook, stirring, until fragrant. add tomato paste and lentils, mix well, and cook, stirring, about 5 minutes.
• 3 add water and bring to the boil. reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 20 minutes or until lentils are soft.
• 4 remove from heat. add spinach and mint. season with salt and pepper to taste. serve with lemon wedges if desired, crusty bread and salad.