Lentil Soup

• 400g red lentils, rinsed
• 1 large onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves
• 2 carrots, diced
• 1.5L vegetable stock
• 1 can crushed tomatoes
• 2 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• Juice of 1 lemon
• For topping: 2 tbsp butter, 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1 tsp paprika

Instructions

1. 1

   Sauté onion and carrots until soft. Add garlic and spices, cook 1 minute.

2. 2

   Add lentils, tomatoes, and stock. Bring to a boil.

3. 3

   Simmer 20-25 minutes until lentils are completely soft.

4. 4

   Blend half the soup for a creamy-chunky texture.

5. 5

   Add lemon juice. Season well.

6. 6

   Make topping: melt butter, add cumin seeds and paprika until sizzling.

7. 7

   Serve soup drizzled with spiced butter.

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