lentil soup recipe you'll love
Hi everyone I got the idea to share a recipe with you all. I like it because its easy and delicious and healthy. By the way I don't measure when I cook because I make this too many times, but I tried it here:
Put a half cup of yellow or red lentils in water for 30 min.
Rinse out the water. Add about 3 cups new water and bring to a boil (actually I don't measure how much water to add but you do not want to add too little). Once it is coming to a boil watch the pot and remove the whitish residue on top until it is gone.
Continue boiling and add salt, pepper, half an onion, a tablespoon healthy oil, reduce heat to low and cover.
You can also add some lemon juice now or when you are eating it.
The other thing is obviously you can add whatever vegetables you like. I usually add tomato paste as well to make it a bit creamier. I will add sweet potatoes, or carrots.
When its all done (I think it all takes about 20 minutes once it comes to a boil), then I usually take a hand mixer and crush everything together.
Its then ready and you can add some fresh lemon juice on top.
You also can freeze left over portions.
PS: I buy my lentils at an Indian or south asian store. But I think super markets carry them too.
Hope you like it!
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