Ingredients
- 2 carrots, washed, diced
- 1 sweet potato, washed, diced
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1 medium onion, cut into quarters
- 4 cups low sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup lentils, red
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons cumin
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
Directions
Place all ingredients in a large pot and bring to a boil.
Once boiled, turn the heat to medium-low to simmer for about 20-25 minutes, allowing for ingredients to soften.
Allow to cool for approximately 10 minutes and then carefully pour into a blender or food processor and blend until creamy.
Transfer back into the pot and bring to a boil.
Dilute as desired with additional vegetable stock.
Be sure to add more cumin seasoning if thinning out for more flavor.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Recipe in Action
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4 servings
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Difficulty: Easy
Nutrition Tip 
Lentil are excellent source of folate which is an especially important nutrient for women who are either pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Lentils are common in Middle Eastern and Indian diets, and are popular in cuisines throughout the world.
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