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Dinner for 4

Red lentil and carrot soup with cumin

A thick, cheap vegetarian soup that is ready in under an hour on the stove.

$1.59per serving
45 minstart to table
4servings

BudgetDairy-freeFamilyGluten-freeVegetarianDinnersOne-potMeal prepCold-weather comfortFallWinter

Ingredients

  • 12 oz Dried beans and lentils
  • 0.75 lb Carrots
  • 0.5 lb Onions
  • 1 Garlic
  • 15 oz Canned tomatoes
  • 32 oz Broth or stock

From the pantry: Olive and cooking oil, Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano), Salt and pepper.

Steps

  1. Chop the onion and carrots and mince the garlic.
  2. Cook them in the oil in a big pot for 5 minutes.
  3. Add the lentils (rinsed), tomatoes, broth and spices.
  4. Simmer 25 minutes until the lentils are soft.
  5. Mash a little with a spoon to thicken, then season.

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