Smoky Red Lentil Soup with Dukkah

  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil1 large onion, roughly chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 heaping tablespoon tomato paste1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper1 teaspoon smoked paprika1 quart vegetable stock1 cup red lentils2-3 carrots, peeled and dicedjuice of 1 lemon
Directions
In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and saute until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Mix in garlic and cook for another 2 minute.

Add tomato paste, cumin, salt, pepper and paprika. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.

Add stock, lentils and carrots. Increase heat and bring to a boil. Once it’s bubbling, reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes. Once lentils are cooked through and carrots are fork-tender, remove from heat. Using an immersion blender, puree soup completely. Stir in lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.

Serve topped with a spoonful of dukkah, if desired

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MADEMCHE.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 387.9
  • Total Fat: 8.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 280.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 63.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 12.1 g
  • Protein: 18.2 g

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