One-Pot Veggie Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 medium onion
• 3 garlic clove
• 1 fresh red chili
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 tsp curry powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 5 1/2 cup water
• 3 vegetable bouillon cube
• 3 cup dry brown lentils
• 2 medium potato
• 2 medium carrot
• 1/2 medium broccoli

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the onions and cook for 5 minutes. Add splashes of water as needed to deglaze the pot.

2. 2

   Add the garlic and red chilli, cook for another 2 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the spices and cook for 30 - 60 seconds, stirring throughout.

4. 4

   Add the water, bouillon, lentils, and potatoes*. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, partially covered for 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Add the carrots and cook for another 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Optionally, blend half of the soup using an immersion blender to make it more creamy. Then add the broccoli and cook until tender, about 3 minutes.

7. 7

   Adjust salt and pepper to your liking, and enjoy!