Tomato soup with lentils
Description
Hearty and aromatic soup. Red lentils are most commonly used in Asian cuisine, but they have also become popular here and pair well with various ingredients. These legumes are rich in plant-based protein and are known as one of the oldest cultivated crops. There are several types of lentils, and red lentils are among the most common. As it turns out, making tomato soup with lentils is very easy.
Instructions
- 1
Step 1
1. Lentils need to be soaked in advance, then placed in cold water and set over heat. Bring to a boil, but do not add salt to make them cook faster.
- 2
Step 2
2. Cook the lentils for about 30-40 minutes, and in the meantime chop the vegetables.
- 3
Step 3
3. Slice the potatoes, onion, and carrots.
- 4
Step 4
4. Fry the vegetables until golden brown, and while they are frying, prepare tomato juice.
- 5
Step 5
5. When the vegetables turn golden, add the prepared juice. I usually pass the tomatoes through a meat grinder several times.
- 6
Step 6
6. When the lentils are almost ready, add the potatoes, and after another 10 minutes, add the fried mixture with the broth.
- 7
Step 7
7. Cook until the potatoes are done and serve.