Easy Carrot And Lentil Soup

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 celery ribs, chopped
• 8 carrots, chopped
• 1 lb split red lentils, rinsed
• 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1/2 tablespoon ground coriander
• 6 cups low sodium chicken broth

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in a large pan on a medium heat.
• 2 add the onion and the celery. saute until the onions are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
• 3 add the carrots and cook for a further 3 minutes so that they have chance to sweat. add the spices and stir for one minute.
• 4 add the lentils and the stock. bring to a boil.
• 5 cover and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, till the carrots are easily pierced with a fork.
• 6 put half the soup into a blender and puree. return to pot and combine with the rest of the soup.