Red Lentil Soup

Submitted by Noodles

"This recipe is inspired by the soup at one of my favorite Mediterranean restaurants. I have combined ingredients and ideas from many other highly rated recipes."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
• 4 garlic cloves
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1⁄2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne (optional if you don't like spicy food)
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
• 1 cup red lentil
• 2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth or (14 ounce) cans vegetable broth
• 1 1⁄2 cups water
• salt & pepper
• 1 lemon (optional)

directions

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute until tender (about 10 minutes).
2. Add garlic and ginger, saute for another minute.
3. Add spices and stir to coat.
4. Add carrots, lentils, and broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until carrots and lentils are tender (about 20 minutes).
5. Using an immersion blender or standard blender, briefly pulse mixture.
6. Add salt & pepper to taste. Serve in bowls and optionally squeeze a lemon wedge on top.