Easy Carrot And Lentil Soup

• 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 celery ribs, chopped
• 8 carrots, chopped
• 1 lb split red lentils, rinsed
• 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1/2 tablespoon ground coriander
• 6 cups low sodium chicken broth

1. Heat oil in a large pan on a medium heat.
2. Add the onion and the celery. Saute until the onions are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the carrots and cook for a further 3 minutes so that they have chance to sweat. Add the spices and stir for one minute.
4. Add the lentils and the stock. Bring to a boil.
5. Cover and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, till the carrots are easily pierced with a fork.
6. Put half the soup into a blender and puree. Return to pot and combine with the rest of the soup.

vegetable oil, onion, celery, carrots, red lentils, ground cumin, ground coriander, chicken broth

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/easy-carrot-and-lentil-soup-361179 (may not work)