Lentil Soup

Prep Time: 5 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

Serves: 3

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp vegetable or coconut oil

• 65 grams onions, chopped

• 65 grams carrots, chopped

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 190 grams red lentils

• 3 cups water

• 1/8 tsp black pepper

• 1/4 tsp mandarin-rosemary sea salt (or more to taste)

• 1/2 tsp ground turmeric

• 1/2 tsp ground cumin

• 1/2 tsp lemon juice

• Parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Method

Heat vegetable/coconut oil in a large pot. Add chopped onions, carrots, garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes, until softened, stirring frequently.

Add in the black pepper, mandarin-rosemary sea salt, ground turmeric and ground cumin and cook for 30 seconds.

Add red lentils and water, stir to combine. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for between 20 - 25 minutes, until the lentils are cooked.

Add more salt and pepper (if needed) after tasting. Mix lemon juice and garnish with chopped parsley.