Lentil Soup (Fakes)
serves 6-8
- 1 lb green lentils rinsed
- 1 white onion chopped
- 1 large carrot diced
- 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1 large celery stalk chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes with liquid
- ½ red or green hot pepper (optional)
- 6 ½ cups water
- a splash of vinegar (white or balsamic)
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- ½-1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
Add 1-2 tablespoons oil to your pot. Once hot, add the onions, celery, garlic, carrots, peppers and saute until transluscent. Add the bay leaf, tomato paste and lentils to pot. Stir and add in the dill, parsley, cumin, diced tomato and tomato sauce. Add 6 ½ cups water.
Stovetop: Cook on low for 30 minutes until creamy consistency. Remove from heat and add salt, black pepper and a splash of vinegar. Enjoy!
Instant Pot: Cook on High Pressure for 10 minutes. Once done release the pressure and add the salt, black pepper and a splash of vinegar. Serve hot! Enjoy!