Carrot Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 4 large carrots, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
• 5 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook onion and carrots in oil over medium heat 7 minutes.

2. 2

   Add garlic, cumin and coriander and cook 30 seconds.

3. 3

   Add lentils, broth, salt and pepper; bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Reduce heat and simmer 20–25 minutes until carrots and lentils are very soft.

5. 5

   Blend to desired texture and finish with lemon juice.