Easy Carrot And Lentil Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Heat oil in a large pan on a medium heat.
Add the onion and the celery. Saute until the onions are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
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.
Add the lentils and the stock. Bring to a boil.
Cover and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, till the carrots are easily pierced with a fork.
Put half the soup into a blender and puree. Return to pot and combine with the rest of the soup.