Red Lentil Soup

1. 1

   warm olive oil in a deep pan over low to medium heat

2. 2

   add chopped onions and stir for 3 mins, or until soften, then add crushed garlic and stir for 2 more minutes or until garlic starts to sizzle.

3. 3

   add water and stir gently, and bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat to lowest, cover the pan and leave to simmer for 30 mins, stir twice or 3 times during cooking and check if it needs more water. Make sure the pan is covered while simmering.

4. 4

   when lentils are completely cooked, the soup will look creamy and the lentils will dissolve in the liquid. Turn the heat off . check seasoning, add a pinch of salt if needed. Leave to cool down before blending.

5. 5

   blend all ingredients in a blender for 1-2 mins, or until soup is smooth and creamy.

6. 6

   warm it up if cold then add a dash of lemon juice, and serve in separate bowls with a drizzle of olive oil, a pinch of ground cumin and some freshly ground black pepper.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.