A hearty lentil soup that eliminates meat cravings — Recipe

This soup is so flavorful, rich and delicious that it can easily replace meat dishes. It's simple to prepare with available ingredients in one pot, and is the perfect choice for a lean lunch or light dinner.

The recipe was published by Smachnenke.

You will need:

• onions — 1 pc;
• carrots — 2 pcs;
• garlic — 2 cloves;
• potatoes — 2 large pieces;
• oil — for frying;
• red lentils — 150 g;
• filtered water — 1.5 liters;
• bay leaf — 2 pcs;
• rosemary — 1 tsp;
• turmeric — 1/3 tsp;
• tomatoes — 2 pcs;
• salt — to taste;
• ground black pepper — to taste.

How to cook

Take a 2.5 liter saucepan. Chop the onion into small cubes and fry in the saucepan in vegetable oil for 2–3 minutes over medium heat.

Add the finely diced carrots and fry together until golden brown. Finely chop the garlic, add to the vegetables and fry for another 1–2 minutes.

Dice the potatoes, add to the pan, and fry for 2 minutes. Pour in 1.5 liters of water. After boiling, add the washed lentils. Season with salt and pepper, add bay leaf, rosemary and turmeric.

Cover and simmer for 30 minutes over low heat. Dice the tomatoes, add to the soup and cook for another 4–5 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand. Serve hot and enjoy!

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