Lentil Soup

Satiate yourself with this hearty Lentil Soup, full of nutritional goodness and finish off with a drizzle of lemon to give it a little zest.

Serves : 6
Prep Time : 10 MINUTES
Cooking Time : 35 – 40 MINUTES

Ingredients

Water – 1 1/2 Ltr.

Cumin – 1 tsp

Salt – to taste

Black Pepper – to taste

Brown Lentils – 3 Cups, washed, soaked for 30 minutes and drained

Red/White Onion – 1, diced

Fresh Parsley – to garnish

Dried Croutons – to garnish

Lemon – 1, juiced

– Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat and fry the onions until soft.

– Add the water, salt, pepper and cumin, and bring to a boil, then add the lentils, and boil for 5 minutes, and reduce to a simmer.

– Cover and leave to cook on low heat for approximately 30 minutes until the lentils are cooked through.

– Using an immersion blender, blend the lentils and add the lemon juice.

– Serve with parsley and dried croutons.

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