This has become one of my regular go-to soups. It's fast and easy, and doesn't require a lot of ingredients + it tastes great. It comes from a handwritten recipe I got from one of my Mom's cookbooks.
Nutritional fact: lentils are a great source of protein
Red Lentil Soup
3 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion
2 garlic cloves
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
optional: chili powder/cayenne if you like it a little spicy
1 litre veg stock
2 cups water
1 cup red lentils
1 large carrot
juice of 1 lemon
3 tbsp cilantro
Fry onion, add garlic. Stir in spices, add broth & water, lentils & carrots. Simmer 30 mins. Puree half. Stir in lemon juice.