Lentil Soup
The weeknight dinner that always satisfies, one can't go wrong with a hearty, cozy bowl of Lentil Soup. Nutrient-dense, flavorful and perfectly filling, the ingredients are always on the cheaper side too, which means this recipe always yields the most bang for your bu
Lentil soup is the weeknight dinner that always satisfies—it’s nutrient-dense, flavorful, and perfectly filling. While it may not be known as the sexiest of soups, our recipe is anything but boring and ensures that this vegetable soup gets the attention it deserves. Another reason why we love it? The ingredients tend to be on the cheaper side, and it only requires a handful of staple items you may already have in your pantry. Kitchen-wise, all you need is a good soup pot, a knife, a cutting board, and some measuring spoons. This recipe calls for using the entire cans and broth—no messy measuring required, and no awkward leftover ingredients. Keep reading on to learn how to take this staple soup from good to great:
Ingredients
2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil or ghee
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
3 cloves garlic, grated or finely chopped
2 tbsp. tomato paste
2 tsp. chili powder
2 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. (or more) kosher salt
1/2 tsp. (or more) freshly ground black pepper
4 c. chicken or vegetable broth
1 c. dried brown lentils, rinsed, drained
Chopped fresh parsley, for serving
Instructions
1. In a large pot over medium heat, heat oil. Cook onions and carrots, stirring occasionally, until softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute more.
2. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring frequently, until brick red, 1 to 2 minutes. Add chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring frequently, until warmed through and fragrant, about 30 seconds.
3. Add broth and lentils and stir to combine; season with salt and pepper, if needed. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until slightly thickened and flavors have melded, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool slightly.
4. Divide soup among bowls. Top with parsley.
Full recipe via Delish
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