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Vegetarian Friendly Smoky Lentil Soup

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at Edinburgh chapter.

Filling and delicious, this vegetarian lentil soup recipe has all the depth and flavour you’ll need to counteract the chilly months that are fast approaching. Flask friendly, you won’t need to worry about where your next meal will come from if you’re away at lectures all day. It’s also healthy, containing lots of fibre and veggie goodness. If you can’t get hold of a blender, don’t panic – it still makes for a delicious stew. Finally, did I mention that you can make the whole thing in just one pan? You’re welcome.

vegetarian lentil soup recipe
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Vegetarian Lentil Soup Recipe

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 25 minutesCook time:1 hour Total time:1 hour 25 minutesServings:6 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

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    Heat the olive oil in large deep frying pan over a low-medium heat. Add the garlic, onion and smoked paprika and stir constantly for about 10 minutes, till the onion has softened.

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    Add all the rest of the ingredients, bring to a boil, and then reduce the heat to a simmer. Continue to cook for about 30-40 minutes, until the consistency is thicker and the carrots and lentils are tender.

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    Blend to a smooth consistency, then season to taste.

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    Ladle the soup into bowls, garnishing them with a little more freshly chopped parsley. If you want to spice up your life, top it all off with a sprinkling of chilli flakes.

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