Garlicky Lentil Soup with Spices

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Garlicky Lentil Soup with Spices

 

2 cups green or brown lentils, washed

3 tsps. olive oil

6 cups. vegetable stock

1 bay leaf

2 large onions, chopped

3 garlic cloves, crushed

2 tsps coriander

2 tsps. cumin

1/2 tsp.  paprika or smoked paprika

2 large carrots, diced

2 tbsps. lemon juice, or to taste

salt and pepper

 

Heat oil in pot, add lentils, stir briefly, add the onions and garlic. Cook for

3 or 4 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the bay leaf, spices and stir for 1

minute. Finally add the carrot. Pour in stock, raise heat, bring to a boil.

Simmer for 60 minutes until the lentils start to puree. Remove from heat and let

cool. Blend till smooth and return to the pot. Add lemon juice, salt and pepper.

If too thick, thin with a little more stock. Serve with freshly made bread.