Red Lentil Soup

Name: Red Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Lebanese Coastal & Mountain
Ingredients: 1 tbsp oil; 1 medium onion; 2 tsp fresh ginger; 4 garlic cloves; 2 tsp ground cumin; 1.5 tsp ground coriander; 0.5 tsp turmeric; 0.25 tsp cinnamon; 0.25 tsp cayenneif you don't like spicy food; 2 medium carrots; 1 cup red lentil; 2 can chicken broth (14 ounce); 1.5 cup water; salt & pepper; 1 lemon

Lentils, coriander and carrots simmered on the stove and spiced with ginger and cumin for a Lebanese soup.

45 min · Serves 4 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min · 45 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute until tender (about 10 minutes).
10 min
2
Add garlic and ginger, saute for another minute. Add spices and stir to coat. Add carrots, lentils, and broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until carrots and lentils are tender (about 20 minutes).
20 min
3
Using an immersion blender or standard blender, briefly pulse mixture. Add salt & pepper to taste. Serve in bowls and optionally squeeze a lemon wedge on top.