Green Lentil Soup with Vegetables

It's a known fact that green lentils are a rich source of protein. Always try to cook lentils frequently. There are so many ways lentils can be cooked I don't think it will be that difficult. Here is a lentil recipe with vegetables which makes lentils even more nourishing than they already are:


Ingredients

• 1 small cup of green lentils


• 1 middle size onion, chopped


• 1 middle size tomato, peeled and chopped


• 1 small carrot, scraped and chopped


• 2 green peppers, chopped


• 1 small red pepper, chopped


• 1 clove of garlic, chopped


• 6 small cups of hot water


• 1 desert spoon of red pepper paste


• 2 tablespoons of olive oil


• a pinch of ground black pepper


• salt

Directions

1. Wash the lentils and boil in enough water for 5 minutes, then strain.


2. Put the olive oil, chopped onions, carrots and peppers in a pot and cook for 2-3 minutes.


3. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for 2 more minutes.


4. Add the lentils, red pepper paste, chopped garlic, salt, ground black pepper and 6 small cups of hot water and cook for 25 minutes on low heat.


5. It's ready to serve! You can sprinkle a pinch of red pepper flakes and add a few drops of lemon juice if you wish.

I'll answer before you ask!

• So many answers, but I'm O.K. with it. Come on and ask!


• We boil the green lentils first, to get rid of the dark color and so that it doesn't make gas.


• Don't forget to chop the carrots finely!