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Winter · Soup

Lentil and Carrot Soup

Cheap, warming and filling: lentils and carrots with cumin and a spoon of yogurt.

You need

Serves 4

Method

  1. Step 1: Warm the oil in a pot and cook the chopped onion and carrots for 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cumin for 1 minute.
  2. Step 2: Add the rinsed lentils and the broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, until the lentils are soft.
  3. Step 3: Blend half the soup, or mash with a potato masher, for a thick but not smooth texture. Add the salt and lemon juice.
  4. Step 4: Serve with a spoonful of yogurt.