Lentil Soup
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Wash the red lentils properly before using.
- 2Peel and roughly cube one large carrot.
- 3Peel and roughly dice one large potato.
- 4Dice one large onion.
- 5Peel and slice five cloves of garlic.
- 6Slice one green chili for a little added heat.
- 7Add some extra virgin olive oil to a pot on the stove.
- 8Sauté the diced onions with some salt.
- 9Add the garlic and chili.
- 10Add the carrots and potatoes, and let them soften slightly.
- 11Add the red lentils and let them toast a little.
- 12Add all the seasonings: 1 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp cinnamon, and 3 tbsp cumin.
- 13Deglaze with some water.
- 14Add around 1 liter of chicken stock and let the lentils fully cook, adding water as necessary.
- 15Transfer all ingredients to a blender.
- 16Blend until completely smooth and velvety.
- 17Bring it back over to the pot and add the juice of two lemons.
- 18Check the seasoning and salt levels.
- 19Pour the soup into a bowl.
- 20Top with crispy onions, some toasted pizza bread, and some scallions.
Ingredients
- 350 g bag of lentils
- 1 large carrot
- 1 large potato
- 1 large onion
- 5 cloves of garlic
- 1 green chili
- extra virgin olive oil
- salt
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 3 TBSP cumin
- water
- 1 L chicken stock
- 2 lemons
- crispy onions
- pizza bread
- scallions
Equipment
strainerpeelerknifepotspatulablenderlemon squeezerbowl
Tips
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