When it’s cold outside and there’s not enough light, we pamper ourselves with heart-warming dishes. And for that matter, there’s nothing better than a steaming bowl of soup. This carrot-colored, nutritious lentil-flavored, cumin-flavored soup dish is simply perfect.
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– servings: 4
– Preparation: 20 minutes
– Cooking: 45 minutes
Ingredients
– 1 C. butter
– 1 onion, chopped
– 2 garlic cloves, chopped
– 1 cup of dried green lentils
– 4 cups of beef or chicken broth
– 1 C. ground cumin
– 3 cups carrots, chopped
– 2 cups of milk
– 4 cups fresh spinach, chopped
– Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
– Croutons, to taste
– Flat-leaf parsley or coriander to taste
Preparation
STEP 1
Heat a pot or pan over medium heat and cook the onion and garlic for 2 minutes. Add the lentils and continue to cook for 2 minutes. Add stock and cumin and season. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20 minutes.
STEP 2
Add the carrots and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the carrots and lentils are tender. Add the milk and spinach and simmer for 2 minutes. Garnish bowls with croutons and parsley or cilantro, if desired. To serve.
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