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Red Lentil Soup

Delicious easy soup to enjoy on a cold day. Vegan recipe that is ready in less than an hour.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 onion cut to small cubes
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 4 carrots cut to cubes
  • 2 potatoes cut to cubes
  • 1 cup red lentils
  • 4 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • 8 cups boiling water

Instructions
 

  • In a big pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add the onion to the pot and cook until it becomes transparent and tender.
  • Add the minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 more minute – be careful not to burn it.
  • Add lentils, carrots, potatoes and all spices and cook for 2 more minutes.
  • Add the boiling water and cook for 30 minutes.
  • Serve with bread if desired.
  • Enjoy!
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