*Spiced Red Lentil Soup (cumin, paprika, Espelette pepper)*
*Ingredients for 2 people:*
- 200g red lentils
- 1 onion
- 1 carrot
- 1 clove of garlic
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 750ml water or vegetable stock
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp Espelette pepper (or chili flakes)
- Salt, pepper
- Fresh parsley for topping
*Instructions:*
1. Rinse the red lentils.
2. Chop the onion, carrot and garlic.
3. In a pot, heat olive oil and sauté the onion and garlic for 2 min.
4. Add the carrot, lentils and all the spices. Mix well.
5. Add the water/stock, bring to a boil, then simmer for 20-25 minutes until lentils are soft.
6. Blend until smooth and creamy.
7. Adjust seasoning and serve with chopped parsley on top.
Bon appétit! Light, healthy and perfect before your raclette night.
