Mihc's Indian Lentil & Vegetable Soup |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 1 Minutes |
Ready In: 6 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This is a mildly spicy, comfort-food soup packed with protein and veggies. For more or less spice, add slightly less or more chili powder. Ingredients:
1 cup brown lentils |
5 cups water |
1 teaspoon minced garlic |
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil |
1 cup minced onion |
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery |
1 cup thinly sliced baby carrots |
1/2 cup red potatoes, thinly sliced |
1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste |
1 bay leaf |
1 teaspoon chili powder |
1 1/2 teaspoons salt |
1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes, can |
1 teaspoon dried parsley |
1/8 cup chopped fresh cilantro |
Directions:
1. Bring lentils, water, garlic, olive oil, onion, celery and carrots to a boil in a medium saucepan. Simmer on low, uncovered for 1 hour. Add rest of ingredients, stir, and bring to boil. Simmer on low for 20 minutes. |
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