Description

Lentil soup is a healthy meal option that is packed with lots of protein, vitamins and healthy vegetables. Serve it with a crusty bread, cornbread or a side salad.

Ingredients

• 2 T. olive oil
• 1 c. finely chopped onion
• 1/2 c. finely chopped carrot
• 1/2 c. finely chopped celery
• 2 t. kosher salt
• 1 lb. lentils, picked and rinsed
• 1 c. peeled and chopped tomatoes
• 2 qt. vegetable broth/stock (or chicken)
• 1/2 t. freshly ground coriander
• 1/2 t. freshly ground toasted cumin
• 1/2 t. freshly ground grains of paradise

Steps

1. Place olive oil into a large 6 qt. Dutch oven; set over medium heat. When hot, add onion, carrot, celery and salt; sweat until onions are translucent, about 6 - 7 minutes. Add lentils, tomatoes, broth/stock, coriander, cumin and grains of paradise; stir to combine. Increase heat to high; bring just to a boil; reduce heat to low; cover; cook at a low simmer until lentils are tender, about 35 - 40 minutes.
2. Using a stick blender, puree to desired consistency.
3. Serve hot.