Red Lentil Soup

• 300 g red lentils
• 1 onion
• 2 carrots
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1.5 tsp ground cumin
• 0.5 tsp ground turmeric
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1.5 l vegetable stock
• 1 lemon
• sea salt, to taste
• black pepper, to taste

Method

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1. 11. Rinse the lentils until the water runs clear.
2. 22. Soften the chopped onion and carrots in the oil for 6 minutes, then add the garlic, cumin and turmeric for 1 minute.
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3. 33. Add the lentils and stock, bring to the boil, then simmer, partly covered, for 20 minutes until the lentils collapse.
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4. 44. Blend until smooth, loosen with a little water if needed, and season.
5. 55. Serve with lemon wedges to squeeze over.