EASY RED LENTIL SOUP

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I am a newbie to cooking and my first success has been this soup! Everyone loves it and now I can't stop making it!

Provided by DaisySunshine

Categories     Lentil

Time 2h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup split red lentils
2 cups water
2 celery ribs
3 carrots
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
0.5 (3 ounce) can tomato paste
2 cups chicken stock or 2 cups vegetable stock
3 cups water
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Boil red lentils and water for one hour.
  • Chop celery, carrots and garlic.
  • Add stock and water to pot of lentils.
  • Add celery, carrots and garlic to pot of lentils.
  • Bring to boil.
  • Add tomato paste, cayenne pepper and salt.
  • Cover and simmer for 45 minutes.
  • Serve the thick, rich soup and enjoy!
  • Add more or less stock and/or water depending on how thick/thin you like your soup.

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