Lentil Soup
This hearty lentil soup is packed with vegetables and seasoned with smoked paprika, making it a nutritious and flavorful meal that's easy to prepare.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 bunch of cilantro chopped
- 3 large or 4 small carrots sliced
- 2 celery ribs sliced
- 14.5 oz canned chopped tomatoes
- 1 cup lentils soaked in water for 1 hour
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Water enough to cover vegetables and a bit more
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Soak lentils in water for 1 hour. Dice the onion, mince the garlic, chop the cilantro, and slice the carrots and celery.
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add Vegetables: Add the carrots and celery to the pot, cook for about 5 minutes.
- Add Tomatoes and Lentils: Stir in the chopped tomatoes, lentils, and cilantro.
- Season: Add salt, pepper, cumin, and smoked paprika. Mix well.
- Add Water: Pour in enough water to cover all the vegetables and lentils, plus a bit more.
- Cook: Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 40 minutes, or until the carrots and lentils are soft.
- Serve: Adjust seasoning if needed and serve hot.