Crushed Lentil Soup Recipe

Preparation Steps

1. 1

   Prepare the Vegetables

   Chop the onion, carrot, and potato into small, even pieces. Mince the garlic.

2. 2

   Sauté the Ingredients

   In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Add Carrots and Potatoes

   Add the chopped carrots and potatoes to the pot, stirring for another 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Cook the Lentils

   Add the lentils and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 20-25 minutes or until the lentils and vegetables are tender.

5. 5

   Season the Soup

   Stir in the cumin, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.

6. 6

   Blend the Soup

   Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, you can transfer it to a blender in batches.

7. 7

   Finish with Lemon

   Stir in the lemon juice before serving.