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Lentil Soup
This hearty lentil soup is a wonderful combination of cozy comfort food and nutritionally packed health food. Cooked with dry lentils, made with pantry staples, and finished with a squeeze of lemon juice, this vegan lentil soup is flavorful and filling. This might be my favorite soup for a tasty and satisfying lunch on a cold winter day.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Step 1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until they become translucent, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle kosher salt and stir in minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Step 2
Add chopped carrots and celery, stirring occasionally until they begin to soften, about 6-8 minutes.
- Step 3
Stir in tomato paste, ground coriander, ground cumin, paprika, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and cayenne. Cook for 1-2 minutes, untill freagrent.
- Step 4
Add the rinsed lentils to the pot. Pour in the fire-roasted tomatoes (with their juices), chicken or vegetable broth and water and stir well to combine all ingredients. Drop in the bay leaves and fresh thyme.
- Step 5
Bring the soup to a simmer, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 30-40 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
- Step 6
Stir in the lemon juice for a fresh flavor.
- Step 7
Remove the thyme sprigs and bay leaves. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
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