One of my favorite winter soups. #lentilsoup Loaded with nutrients. #healthyeating #homemadefood #mediterraneandiet #fiber #cholesterollowering
INGREDIENTS
2 medium onions, diced
Canola oil
1 small bag red lentils
3 fresh lemons
2 carrots, peeled and diced
1 white potato, peeled and diced
1/2 cup short grain rice
Salt, pepper, cumin
2 pitas, toasted
DIRECTIONS
Sauté onions in oil. Add carrots and potatoes. Add 1/2-1 cup water and cook until partially softened. Add rice, lentils, water (3 times more than mixture in pot), salt, pepper and cumin. Continue cooking until all ingredients are softened. Blend with immersion blender. Add more water to achieve desired thickness.
Finally, add fresh lemon juice. Serve with toasted pita on top as croutons.