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a thick hearty lentil tomato soup in a wide deep bowl with a drizzle of olive oil and a parsley sprig, in a wide horizontal shot, on a rustic table with crusty bread, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Hearty Lentil Tomato

Lentils add heartiness, and give this tomato soup the ability to stand on its own as a one-bowl dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup red lentils rinsed
  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 pinch salt

Method
 

  1. Saute the onion in the oil for 5 minutes, then add the garlic, cumin, and paprika for 1 minute.
  2. Stir in the lentils, tomatoes, and broth.
  3. Simmer 25 minutes until the lentils are completely soft.
  4. Mash lightly with a spoon for a thicker texture and season with salt.

Notes

It thickens as it sits, so loosen leftovers with a splash of broth.