Green Lentil Carrot Soup

I put too much chicken stock so this came out too salty. The bagel chips were a big help in toning down the flavor. Enjoyable, easy to throw together, but nothing fancy.

• 6 organic carrots, diced
• 1 can green lentils
• 5 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• oil or butter
• crushed red pepper
• soup stock
• pepper
• 1 t cumin
• thyme, big pinch

1. Saute the onions for 3 minutes.
2. Add the garlic. Saute for another 2 minutes. Sprinkle with crushed red pepper.
3. Add the carrots. Saute for 5 minutes.
4. Add soup stock, spices and lentils. Let simmer.
5. Blend half the soup.
6. Serve immediately with grated mozzarella and baked bagel chips.

Notes

Bagel Chips - slice bagel into thin pieces. Place on baking sheet and cook for 2 minutes on highest rack at 400F. Flip pieces and cook for 1 minute more.