Lentil Soup

An original, easy recipe from Shop by Aisle.

✨ An original recipe written by AI — not kitchen-tested, so trust your taste on seasoning & timing.

Ingredients

• 1 cup red lentils
• 1 yellow onion
• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 carrots
• 14 oz canned diced tomatoes
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• salt and black pepper

Directions

1. Dice the onion and carrots, then mince the garlic.
2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, add the onion and carrots, and cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in the garlic, cumin, and smoked paprika and cook for one more minute until fragrant.
4. Rinse the lentils well, then add them to the pot along with the diced tomatoes and chicken broth.
5. Bring everything to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 25 minutes until the lentils are completely tender.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve hot, optionally with crusty bread.

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