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 chicken or vegetable 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.
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.