Simple, Flavourful Yellow Lentil Soup
Classic, simple, tasty lentil that's great to serve any day, especially those cold winter evenings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow lentil soaked in cold water for 10 min. then rinsed well
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 tsp garlic mined
- 1 cup carrots shredded
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 large tomatoes ripe
- 1 large red bell pepper roughly chopped
- 1 handful cilantro optional
- 1/4 tsp cayenne optional
- 3 tbsp knorr chicken broth powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Puree the tomatoes and bell pepper in a blender.
- Heat olive oil in a medium pot and then add the onions. Sautee until slightly browned then add garlic and cook for about a minute.
- Add the pureed mixture to the pot
- Cook the tomatoes to a paste-like consistency and then add the spices
- Add the soaked lentils, carrots, water/broth and stir well. Cook covered for 30-40 min or until soft. Add more water if needed to the desired consistency. Adjust salt to taste
- Serve and garnish with cilantro if using
Notes
Please note that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe
Nutrition
Calories: 322kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 1799mgPotassium: 876mgFiber: 17gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 6501IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 76mgIron: 5mg
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