Looking for a warm dish to bring you in from the cold?
Try this flavourful soup recipe using easy to find pantry staples and a little creativity!
Red Lentil & Chickpea Soup
Ingredients
3/4 cup red lentils
5 cups of water
1 pkg/cube of broth/stock (we like the Minestrone Soup mix from Knorr, but you can opt for a veggie or chicken stock)
1 garlic minced
2 – 3 tsp cumin
1 can of chickpeas drained and rinsed
1/4 cup chopped parsley or cilantro
*optional: fresh lemon to taste and fresh spinach for the bottom of a soup bowl.
Directions
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Rinse lentils, drain.
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In a large pot combine lentils water and soup mix, garlic and cumin.
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Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
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Reduce heat and simmer covered for 15 minutes stirring occasionally.
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Add chickpeas, simmer for 5 minutes.
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Serve in individual mugs or bowls and garnish with parsley.
Enjoy!
