Vegetarian lentil soup
Description
Hearty and aromatic soup. Lentils are not only very nutritious but also beneficial. They can be used to make appetizers, main dishes, cutlets, or salads. Lentil soup turns out especially delicious. To prepare a vegetarian lentil soup, thoroughly rinse the lentils and remove the husks. This is the most unpleasant and time-consuming part. Otherwise, the soup is prepared just like other vegetable soups. Serve the soup hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the necessary ingredients.
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Step 2
Wash and peel the vegetables: grate the carrot on a coarse grater, chop the celery and onion into small cubes, and finely chop the garlic.
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Step 3
Pour vegetable oil into the bottom of a saucepan. Place over medium heat, add the vegetables, and sauté for about 8 minutes. While the vegetables are frying, boil the kettle and thoroughly rinse the lentils. Add the lentils to the vegetables, mix well, season with salt and pepper, and add turmeric.
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Step 4
Then pour 1.5 liters of water into the pot. Reduce the heat and simmer the soup for about 25 minutes with the lid closed. If you prefer a thinner soup, add a little boiled water.
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Step 5
Sprinkle the ready vegetarian lentil soup with lemon juice before serving.
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Step 6
Pour onto plates and serve.