Red Lentil Soup

Red Lentil Soup This soup has many possibilities. Spice it up according to your taste or leave it simple as it is. Enjoy with warm bread or crackers. Delicious! Recipe and Ingredients Recipe and Ingredients

Recipe

• 1 Tablespoon of olive oil or water
• 1 chopped onion
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 2 carrots chopped
• 2 celery chopped
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1/8 tsp cayenne
• 1 Tbsp vegetarian seasoning (optional)
• 1 cup red lentils, rinsed and drained
• ½ tsp. ground coriander
• 1 14 oz can crushed tomatoes
• 1 Tbsp salt
• 5-6 cups of water
• 1 bay leaf

Directions

1. In a large pot, sauté onion for a few minutes. Add the garlic, celery, and carrots. Leave for 5 minutes over medium heat.
2. Stir the spices and lentils.
3. Add the tomatoes, salt, water and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and then simmer, for about 40-45 minutes or until lentils are cooked.
4. Discard bay leaf. Season to taste by adding more spices if desired.