Red Lentil Soup

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil1 cup red lentils2 carrots chopped1 small onion2 garlic cloves minced1/4 tsp cumin1 tsp dried oregano, paprikaSalt and pepper to tasteA few thyme sprigs2 cups vegetable stock 2 cups of waterFor serving: lemon juice, olive oil, parsley, croutons

Steps

Heat the olive oil in a big pot on medium heat and cook the onions for a few minutes until soft. Add the carrots, garlic, and all the seasoning. Cook for a few minutes then add the lentils, vegetable stock and water. Bring to a boil then cover and let simmer for 15 minutes or until the lentils and carrots are soft and cooked through. Once done, you can leave the soup chunky as is or blend with an immersion blender until soft and velvety. Enjoy with fresh parsley, lemon juice and croutons!