Spanish Lentil Soup

A hearty and flavorful lentil soup with Spanish-inspired spices.

Ingredients

• 1 cup Dry Lentils
• 6 cups Low Sodium Broth
• 1/2 cup, diced Onion
• 2 cloves, minced Garlic
• 1/2 cup, diced Carrot
• 1/2 cup, diced Celery
• 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
• 1/2 can Diced Tomatoes
• 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• to taste Salt
• to taste Black Pepper
• 1 Bay Leaf

Instructions

1. Rinse the Dry Lentils. Soak for 30 minutes for faster cooking.
2. Heat extra virgin olive oil in a large pot.
3. Sauté onion, Garlic, carrot, and celery until softened.
4. Add Smoked Paprika and cook for another minute.
5. Add lentils, Low Sodium Broth, Diced Tomatoes, and Bay Leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 30-40 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
6. Remove Bay Leaf. Season with salt and Black Pepper. Serve hot.

Cuisine: Spanish

Suitability: low fat,vegetarian

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 45 mins

Serving Size: 2

Meal Type: dinner