Lemony Lentil Soup

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Adapted from a recipe by jodi at allrecipes.com.

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Steps

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Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pot.

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Saute onion until soft and golden-brown , about 5 minutes.

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Add garlic and saute until fragrant , about 1 minute.

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Add cumin , salt , pepper , and 1 / 8 tsp chili powder.

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Saute until the spices are fragrant , 2-3 minutes.

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Add tomato paste and saute until it begins to brown slightly , 2-3 minutes.

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Stir in chicken broth , lentils and carrot.

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Bring to a boil , reduce to a simmer , cover and cook 30 minutes or until lentils are soft.

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Remove 2 cups of soup and set aside.

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Puree the remainder in a blender or with an immersion blender.

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Return the reserved soup to the pot.

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Stir in lemon juice and parsley.

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Drizzle each bowl with 1 / 2 tsp olive oil and sprinkle with a small pinch of chili powder before serving.

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Ingredients

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olive oil, onion, garlic cloves, tomato paste, ground cumin, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, chili powder, chicken broth, red lentils, carrot, lemon juice, fresh parsley, extra virgin olive oil