Green Lentil Soup Recipe
Lentils Soup can be served cold or hot, and is a great source of fiber.
Summary
Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time35 Min
Ready In45 MinDifficulty LevelVery Easy
Health IndexHealthyServings8
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups Green Lentils (you can get them at any Supermarket,they are actually brown in color)
10-15 baby carrots ( sliced in 3 pieces)
1 yellow onion chopped fine(the size of a tennis ball )
2 tbs of virgin olive oil
5 cloves of garlic (peeled whole)
1 tbs of dried Savory (found in most middle eastern stores)
2tsp sea salt ( sea salt is less saltier then regular salt, if you substitute keep this in mind)
2 Quarts cold water
2-3 dried chili peppers (whole, if you like it spicy you can crush them up)
Directions
Saute the onion in 1 tbs of olive oil, until onions start turning glassy yellow (about 5min at medium heat). Add water,carrots,chili,savory, garlic, salt and lentils. Bring to boil and simmer covered for 35minutes.At the end the remaining olive oil.
Serve with crusty bread and pickled hot peppers. This soup is served cold in the summer and makes a great snack.
If you like your soup thicker you can use 2 cups of lentils.
Serve with crusty bread and pickled hot peppers. This soup is served cold in the summer and makes a great snack.
If you like your soup thicker you can use 2 cups of lentils.
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