Lentil Soup For All Ages

     The latest food I have introduced to Wren is lentils.  We had a surprise snow day on Friday, so I took advantage of the time and got prepared for the week ahead by making lentil soup for Wren and I.  Wren's soup had just four ingredients, red lentils, rice, carrots, and water.  Mine was full of spices and made the house smell delicious!

Baby Lentil Soup

Ingredients
2 cups water
3/4 cup red lentils
1/2 cup carrots, chopped
1/4 cup brown rice

Method
1. Combine all ingredients in a medium pot.
2. Bring to a boil and then simmer for about 20 minutes or until everything is soft.
3. Use a food processor or immersion blend to puree.

Moroccan Lentil Soup
 Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
4 cups vegetable broth
3 cups water
1 can crushed or diced tomatoes
2 cups red lentils
Juice from 1 lemon
3 tbsp fresh parsley
1 tbsp fresh cilantro

Method
1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.  Add onion and cook until tender, about 3 minutes.
2. Add the garlic, coriander, cumin, turmeric, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.  Cook for 1 minute.
3. Add the broth, water, and tomatoes.  Bring to a boil.
4. Pour the mixture into the slow cooker.  Stir in lentils and cook for 8-10 hours on low.
5. Before serving stir in parsley, cilantro, and lemon juice.