How do I cook lentil soup with a twist?

Spice up your soup game with our flavorful twist on Lentil Soup. Bursting with unique ingredients and a hint of creativity.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I cook Lentil Soup with a twist. Items include: Dried Lentils Onion Garlic Carrot Celery stalk Red bell pepper Olive oil Vegetable broth Diced tomatoes Cumin Paprika Salt Pepper Fresh parsley

Dried Lentils 1 cup
Onion 1 large
Garlic 3 cloves
Carrot 1
Celery stalk 1
Red bell pepper 1
Olive oil 1 tablespoon
Vegetable broth 4 cups
Diced tomatoes 1 can
Cumin 1 teaspoon
Paprika 1 teaspoon
Salt To taste
Pepper To taste
Fresh parsley For garnish

Take note
Be careful when handling hot soup, as it can cause burns. Make sure to follow the cooking instructions carefully and use caution while chopping ingredients.

1

Gather your ingredients

To make this delicious twist on lentil soup, you'll need the following ingredients: - 1 cup of dried lentils - 1 large onion, chopped - 3 cloves of garlic, minced - 1 carrot, diced - 1 celery stalk, diced - 1 red bell pepper, diced - 1 tablespoon of olive oil - 4 cups of vegetable broth - 1 can of diced tomatoes - 1 teaspoon of cumin - 1 teaspoon of paprika - Salt and pepper to taste - Fresh parsley for garnish

2

Prep your ingredients

Start by rinsing the dried lentils under cold water. Set them aside. Then, chop the onion, mince the garlic, dice the carrot, celery, and red bell pepper. Keep them handy as we'll be using them soon!

3

Sauté the aromatic veggies

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, diced carrot, celery, and red bell pepper. Sauté them until they're tender and fragrant, about 5 minutes.

4

Add the lentils and spices

Once the veggies are cooked, add the rinsed lentils, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir everything together, allowing the flavors to meld for a minute or two.

5

Simmer and cook

Pour in the vegetable broth and diced tomatoes with their juices. Give everything a good stir. Bring the soup to a boil and then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 30-40 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.

6

Blend or leave chunky (optional)

At this point, you can choose to blend the soup with an immersion blender for a smooth consistency, or leave it chunky if you prefer more texture. It's all about personal preference here!

7

Serve and garnish

Ladle the lentil soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley. The fresh herb adds a pop of color and extra freshness to the dish. Time to dig in and enjoy your flavorful lentil soup with a twist!