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Red Lentil Soup by Michelle Fletcher
Author
:
Michelle Fletcher
Ingredients
16
oz
bag Lentils
4
cloves
garlic
minced
1
" ginger
diced (or more if you'd like)
1
medium onion
diced
1
tbsp
cumin
Red pepper flakes to taste
1/4
tsp
turmeric
1
bay leaf
2
whole sprigs thyme
4
cups
vegetable broth
1
can diced tomatoes
2
cups
of water
Salt and Pepper to taste
Carrots
Pumpkin
Sweet Potatoes
Cilantro
thyme to garnish
Other veggies/root veggies that I've used: Sweet Potatoes. Chayote.
Instructions
Rinse lentils well and add to a large pot with all the ingredients listed except for the pumpkin, potatoes, cilantro and thyme.
Bring to a boil and then lower the heat to a simmer for 30 minutes.
Add the pumpkin and potatoes and simmer for another 30 minutes. Also, check for desired thickness and add more water or veggie broth.
Turn off the stove and wait for about 10 minutes and then add chopped cilantro and thyme leaves.
Enjoy...