BEST EVER LENTIL SOUP

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This has to be the easist and best lentil soup I've had. I just love it. I got this recipe from a friend.

Provided by mandikaake

Categories     Lentil

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups red lentils, washed
8 cups water or 8 cups broth
1 large onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 carrot, diced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 lemon, juice of
3 tablespoons Knorr chicken bouillon

Steps:

  • Put water and lentils in large pot. Bring to boil and then simmer for 20 minutes stirring occasionally, till lentils are tender.
  • When this is almost done, saute onion, garlic and carrot till onion is slightly golden. Add this to the soup after it has simmered for 20 minutes Also add the spices and boullion and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Take off heat and add the lemon juice.
  • Stir and serve.
  • We love to eat this with pita bread and have dates for dessert. The perfect meal!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 0.4, Sodium 576.9, Carbohydrate 43.1, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 2.3, Protein 16.9

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