Lusciously lemony lentil soup

Name: Lusciously lemony lentil soup
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: 3 Tbsps olive oil; 1 onion; 2 cloves garlic; 1 Tbsp tomato paste; 1 tsp ground cumin; 0.25 tsps salt; 0.25 tsps black pepper; 0.12 tsps chili powder; 216.96 g whole chicken; 2 carrots; 1 cooked pd lentils; 2 Tbsps lemon juice; 3 Tbsps cilantro

Lusciously Lemony Lentil Soup is a gluten-free, dairy-free, and ketogenic main course that is perfect for Autumn. This vitamin-rich soup is both comforting and flavorful, making it a great choice for a cozy meal. Similar recipes include Lusciously Lemony Lentil Soup and other variations with a citrusy twist.

Ingredients

olive oil

3 Tbsps

onion

garlic

2 cloves

tomato paste

1 Tbsp

ground cumin

1 tsp

salt

0.25 tsps

black pepper

0.25 tsps

chili powder

0.12 tsps

whole chicken

216.96 g

carrots

cooked pd lentils

lemon juice

2 Tbsps

cilantro

3 Tbsps

Method

Heat the olive oil over medium high heat.
When the oil is hot, add your onion and garlic and cook until soft; about 5 minutes.
Stir in the tomato paste, cumin, salt, pepper, and chili powder. Cook until spices are fragrant; about 2 minutes.
Stir in the chicken broth.
Add in the carrots and simmer covered on medium low heat until they are soft; about 15 minutes.
Add in the lentils and cook until they are heated through (you can also use dried lentils. Just add in with carrots and let simmer for approximately 30 minutes instead of 15 minutes).
Once lentils are heated through, blend soup until smooth. This can be done with with either an emulsifier right in the pot or by putting the soup in batches into a blender.
Stir in the lemon juice and cilantro. Season with salt to taste. Enjoy!