Lentil Soup

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 09:47:00 GMT

Step 1

1. Rinse and drain the red lentils and set aside. Peel the russet potatoes and chop into small cubes.

Step 2

Finely chop the carrot, onion, and garlic. Dice the tomato

Step 3

Use a kettle and bring the 7 cups of water to boil

Step 4

Heat up a stock pot to medium heat. Add the olive oil followed by the onions. Sauté for 3-4min

Step 5

Add the carrots and sauté for 2min. Add the garlic and sauté for 1min

Step 6

Add the cumin, salt, and pepper. Sauté for another minute. Then, add in the red lentils and tomato. Sauté for another minute

Step 7

Add the potatoes and pour in the hot water. Give the pot a good stir

Step 8

Add the potatoes and pour in the hot water. Give the pot a good stir

Step 9

Transfer 3-4 cups of the soup to a blender. Blend on medium low for a few seconds. Then, pour the soup back into the pot and give it a good stir to combine

Step 10

Plate the soup and garnish with fresh lemon juice, chopped parsley, a drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkle of zaa’tar, and fresh cracked pepper to taste

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