Vegan Cumin Lentil Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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5 carrots , quartered lengthwise and chopped
5 celery ribs, quartered lengthwise and chopped
1 large white onion, coarsely chopped
2 1/2 cups green lentils, uncooked
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 bay leaves
2 tsp dried basil
2 tsp dried oregano
2 tsp cumin (to taste)
2 tsp sea salt
1 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
10 cups water

Directions:

Pour the lentils on a cookie sheet and pick them over, removing any pebbles or debris. Pour the lentils into a strainer and rinse thoroughly. Set aside while you chop the vegetables.
Heat the oil in a large stock pot over medium heat. Add the onions, carrots, celery, garlic, salt, pepper, oregano and basil. Stir to combine and let the vegetable sweat (to release moisture) for about 10 minutes, or until the onions begin to soften. If they start turning brown, back off on the heat.
Add the cumin, bay leaves, lentils and water. Stir well and turn up the heat. When the soup comes to a boil, turn it down to very low heat, cover and let simmer for 35 minutes.
Remove the bay leaves. Either use an immersion blender to lightly puree the soup, or scoop out a few cups and puree in a food processor or blender and return to the pot. Keep pureeing until you reach a desired consistency.
Add more salt and pepper to taste per bowl. The flavors meld very well overnight, so don't over-salt the pot.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	220.95 Kcal (925 kJ)
Calories from fat	29.92 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.32g	5%
Sodium	521.03mg	22%
Potassium	681.73mg	15%
Total Carbs	35.02g	12%
Sugars	3.76g	15%
Dietary Fiber	17g	68%
Protein	13.46g	27%
Vitamin C	6.1mg	10%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	10%
Iron	4.4mg	24%
Calcium	90.3mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	59.99 Kcal (251 kJ)
Calories from fat	8.12 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.9g	5%
Sodium	141.45mg	22%
Potassium	185.08mg	15%
Total Carbs	9.51g	12%
Sugars	1.02g	15%
Dietary Fiber	4.62g	68%
Protein	3.65g	27%
Vitamin C	1.7mg	10%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	10%
Iron	1.2mg	24%
Calcium	24.5mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
sweet

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