What to make the healthiest and most budget-friendly soup for dinner: easier than pea soup

Soups can be made from any vegetables and cereals, adding meat, fish, seafood, and herbs. It is very important to remember that spices should be added to such dishes very carefully, as they can spoil the taste of the dish.

The cook shared on Instagram a recipe for a delicious and healthy lentil soup made with vegetables and tomato paste.

Ingredients:

• red lentils - 1.5 tbsp.
• potatoes - 2 pcs.
• carrot - 1 pc.
• onion - 1 pc.
• garlic - 1/2 clove.
• water (step the thickness to your taste)
• tomato paste - 1 tbsp.
• butter, olive oil
• salt, spices, paprika, lemon juice

Method of preparation:

1. Wash the lentils and cover them with water for 15/20 minutes, rinse again until the water becomes clear.

2. Fry onion and garlic in butter and olive oil. Add carrots, and after 3 minutes add potatoes and a spoonful of tomato paste. Fry for a few minutes, add the lentils, cover with water, and cook until the vegetables are tender for 15/20 minutes.

3. Blend the soup in a blender, add spices, and bring to a boil over low heat, adding more water if necessary.

Tip: You can melt a spoonful of butter, add ground paprika, add the herbs to the soup bowl, and add a few drops of lemon juice when serving!