Soups - Red Lentil Soup

By chlovett10

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups of diced carrots
• 1 cup diced onion
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 3/4 teaaspoons roasted ground cumin
• 3/4 cup of red lentils
• 3 tablespoons of uncooked brown rice
• 6 cups water
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable bouillon
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt (Kosher salt)
• 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add carrots and onions; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, about 7 minutes. Add tomato paste and cumin; stir to comine. Add lentils, rice, water, bouillon, salt and pepper; stir to combine. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 25 minutes or until rice and lentils are tender.

Per serving: 246 calories, 7 grams of fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 10 grams protein, 36 grams carbs, 8 gram of fiber, 107 mg of sodium.