Easy spiced lentil and tomato soup in 30 minutes
This soup is hearty, nourishing and perfect for cosy nights in. The blend of spices adds warmth and depth, while red lentils give it a creamy, velvety texture without the need for cream.
Serve it with a drizzle of melted butter infused with Aleppo pepper for extra indulgence and don't forget some crusty bread or warm pita on the side to scoop up every last bit.
Simple ingredients combine to create this vegetarian soup that's ready in 30 minutes.
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Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until soft. Stir in the garlic and carrot and cook for another 2 minutes.
Add the cumin, coriander, cinnamon and paprika. Stir well for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the lentils, crushed tomatoes and vegetable stock. Season with salt and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
The soup is ready once lentils are soft and cooked. For a smoother texture, blend the soup using a stick blender.
To serve: melt butter in a frypan over medium heat, stirring frequently. Once the butter begins to foam, remove the pan from heat and stir through the Aleppo pepper.
Ladle hot soup into a bowl. Drizzle some of the Aleppo pepper butter over soup, squeeze a little fresh lemon juice and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve warm with crusty bread or pita.
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