carrot-lentil purée

Ingredients:

• 3 cups of carrots peeled and diced

• 2 cups red lentils

• 300 gr tomatoes dived into chunks

• 4 cups vegetable broth

• 1 medium onion diced

• 1 tbs turmeric

• 1tbs sweet paprika powder

• 1/2 tbs garlic powder

• 1 tbs olive oil

• cinnamon

• salt and pepper (optional)

Instructions:

In a saucepan with a non-stick surface, sauté the onion with the olive oil for 2 minutes. Add all the spices and sauté for another 3-4 minutes until the onion is softened . Pour the carrots and saute for another 10 minutes. Add the vegetable broth, lentils and tomatoes and once they boil, lower the heat and leave with a covered lid for about 20 minutes, stirring in between. Sprinkle with hand blender until your soup has a delicate texture. Garnish with freshly ground pepper or fresh coriander and optionally with herbal cream.