The vegetarian Lentil Soup Recipe you've BEAN LOOKING FOR

By Yeung Man Cooking · 60 min

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Rinse and drain the red lentils and set aside. Peel the potatoes and cut them into small cubes.
2. Finely chop the carrot, onion and garlic, and dice the tomato.
3. Boil the 7 cups of water in a kettle.
4. Heat a stock pot over medium heat, add the olive oil and then the onion, and sauté for 3–4 minutes.
5. Add the carrot and sauté for 2 minutes, then add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
6. Add the cumin, salt and pepper and sauté for 1 more minute. Then add the red lentils and tomato and sauté for 1 more minute.
7. Add the potatoes and pour in the hot water, then stir well.
8. Bring the soup to a boil, then cover and cook on medium for 20 minutes.
9. Transfer 3–4 cups of the soup to a blender and blend on medium-low for a few seconds. Pour it back into the pot and stir to combine.
10. Serve and garnish with fresh lemon juice, chopped parsley, a drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkle of zaa'tar and cracked pepper to taste.

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