Red Lentils (Mediterranean/Indian Mix)

Smooth red lentil soup with Mediterranean herbs and Indian spices

Ingredients

Ingredients

• 1 yellow onion chopped
• 4 garlic cloves minced
• 3 carrots chopped
• 3 tsp oregano
• 1.5 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp rosemary (or more)
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 bay leaves
• 1-1.5 cup crushed tomatoes from a can
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth (buy the good stuff not the cheap salt variety)
• 1-1.5 cup red lentils
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Few tbsp lemon juice

Optional toppings:

• Feta cheese, greek rice, crackers, bread

Instructions

1. Heat oil in big pot and saute onion, garlic and carrots for a few minutes on med-high heat
2. Add spices and bay leaves and stir a few seconds. Quickly add tomatoes, broth and lentils before spices burn
3. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until lentils are fully cooked
4. Using an immersion blender (or blender) pulse until you get it as smooth as you want it
5. Add lemon juice and serve with optional toppings available