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