Resep Lentil Vegetable Soup

Lentils and vegetables team up to make a deliciously filling soup.

Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 25 minutes



Ingredients

2 carrots, sliced
1 stalk celery, diced
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 cups chicken broth
1 can diced tomatoes (14oz)
1 cup red lentils
2 bay leaves
1 sprig fresh thyme
1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
Red wine vinegar to taste
Olive oil to taste
salt and pepper


Directions

In a saucepan over medium heat, soften the vegetables with the cumin in the oil. Season with salt and pepper. Add the broth, tomatoes, lentils, bay leaves and thyme. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the vegetables and lentils are tender, about 20 minutes. Remove the bay leaves and thyme sprigs. In a blender, purée until smooth. Add more broth if necessary. Add the parsley. Adjust the seasoning. Drizzle each serving with vinegar and oil.