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​Lentil Soup with Lemon

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What you need:
3 Tbsp olive oil, more for drizzling
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1-4 tsp of Homestyle Taco Spice
1 Tbsp tomato paste
6 cups broth
1 cup red lentils
2 large carrot, peeled and diced
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt to taste
 
Optional:
Parsley or cilantro, finely chopped
Sour cream
Method:
In a large pot, heat 3 tablespoons oil over high heat until hot and shimmering. Add onion and garlic, and saute until golden, about 4 minutes.
Stir in tomato paste and some Homestyle Taco Spice, and sauté for 2 minutes longer.
Add broth, some salt, lentils and carrot. Bring to a simmer, then turn heat to medium-low. Simmer until lentils are soft, about 40 minutes. Add lemon juice to taste. Add salt and more taco spice to taste.

Serve warm with a dollop of sour cream on top and sprinkled parsley or cilantro. 

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    • First Spring Light
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    • First Harvest
    • Autumn Equinox
    • Hallows' Eve
    • Winter Solstice
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