Red Lentil Soup
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 Large Onion
- 3 Carrots (Peeled)
- 2 Celery Stalks
- 2 cloves Garlic (Minced)
- 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
- 1 tablespoon Curry Powder
- 1 tablespoon Cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- Cayenne, chili powder and or/ coriander seed (Optional)
- 4 cups Vegetable stock, broth or chicken broth (1 box)
- 1 cup Water
- 1 cup Red Lentils
- 1/2 Large Lemon Zest and Juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or cilantro (2 oz)
Instructions
- 1. PREPARE THE VEGETABLES: Dice carrots, onion, celery, potato. Shortcut: Cut vegetables into large chunks, put in food processor and pulse until roughly chopped
- 2. SAUTE VEGETABLES, GARLIC: In a medium-large or large pot, heat oil to medium high. Add vegetables and saute until softened, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and saute another minute or two.
- 3. ADD SEASONINGS AND OTHER INGREDIENTS: Add tomato paste, cumin or curry powder, salt and pepper (and optional seasonings if using). Stir and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in broth, water and lentils.
- 4. COOK: Set instapot on manual for 30 minutes
- • FINISH THE SOUP AND SERVE: Add lemon juice, zest and parsley (or cilantro). Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve with a drizzle of good olive oil on top and additional lemon wedges if desired.
Note
Other variations
- Add 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Add 1 Tbs ginger
- Alter the seasonings to your taste
- Add more broth to make it a thinner soup
- Puree all or part of the soup with an immersion blender for a creamy soup