Lentil Soup
lentil soup is a popular Middle Eastern soup, it's creamy, healthy, delicious, and very satisfying as a meal by itself. Follow this step-by-step recipe on how to create your very own dairy-free lentil soup masterpiece.
Ingredients
- 1 cup red lentils washed and drained
- 2 tbsp olive oli
- 1 onion small and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 carrot medium size , chopped
- 1 tbsp vegetable Bouillon powder
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp paprika powder
- 1 tsp dry mint powder
- salt and pepper to taste.
- 1 tbsp gluten-free flour
- 1 lemon juiced
- parsley chopped for garnishing
- 1 liter water
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and garlic cloves, cooking until they become fragrant and slightly softened.
- Add the chopped carrots to the pot, stirring them around for a few minutes until they begin to soften.
- Sprinkle in the spices, salt, and pepper, and saute for 1 minute.
- Add the gluten-free flour and mix.
- Add the lentils to the pot and mix.
- Dissolve the Vegetable bouillon powder in 1 liter of boiled water then add it to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Let the soup simmer gently for about 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils are tender and have absorbed most of the liquid.
- Turn the heat off and either transfer the soup to a blender or use an immersion blender to blend it into a creamy consistency.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning accordingly. Garnish with chopped parsley, add lemon juice, and enjoy.