February 20, 2017

Red Lentil Soup

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Red Lentil Soup

A very delicious and satisfying lentil soup.
Author Dave

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup Red Lentils
  • 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 Large Yellow Onion
  • 2 Tbsp Ground Coriander
  • 2 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 2 tsp Ginger fresh peeled and grated
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Turmeric
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 6 cup water, vegetable stock, or chicken stock
  • 1 can peeled, seeded, diced, tomatoes 15-25oz
  • 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice
  • salt
  • Black Pepper
  • mint or cilantro

Instructions

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
  • Add the onion and saute, stirring occasionally, until tender and translucent, 8-10 min.
  • Add the coriander, cumin, ginger, turmeric, and cayenne and stir to mix well.
  • Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, to release the flavors of the spices, 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the lentils and then gradually add the water or stock, stirring constantly.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce the heat to low, cover partially, and simmer until the lentils are very soft, 30-45 min.
  • Stir in the tomatoes and lemon juice and cook until heated through.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • To serve, sprinkle with mint or cilantro.
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Filed Under: Middle Eastern, Soups