Spiced Red Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 200 gred lentils
• 1 largeonion
• 3 clovesgarlic
• 400 mlvegetable stock
• 400 gcanned tomatoes
• 1 tspcumin
• 1 tspturmeric
• 1 tbspolive oil
• 1 tbsplemon juice

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse lentils under cold water until water runs clear.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a large pot. Cook diced onion 5 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, and turmeric — cook 1 minute.

3. 3

   Add lentils, tomatoes, and stock. Stir well.

4. 4

   Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes until lentils are completely soft.

5. 5

   Add lemon juice and season to taste. Blend partially for a creamier texture, or leave chunky.

6. 6

   Serve with crusty bread or freeze in portions.

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