Brown Lentil Soup
Ingredients
- 2 cups brown lentils washed
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 1 tsp (or to taste) salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp ginger powder
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium tomato, grated
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
Instructions
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In a saucepan over medium heat, put olive oil.
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Add onion, garlic and sauté for about 2 minutes.
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Add salt to taste (start with 1 teaspoon), pepper, ginger, cumin, paprika, red pepper flakes (optional) and tomato paste.
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Add 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro and carrots.
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Add the grated tomato and the brown lentils.
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Let cook for 5 minutes.
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Pour Boiled water to cover the vegetables.
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Bring to a boil then reduce the heat.
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Simmer for about 30 minutes or until lentils are cooked.(it depends of the quality of your lentils).
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Stir from time to time so that lentils will not stick to the bottom of the saucepan.
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Add boiled water as needed and let cook for 2 minutes.
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Adjust the seasoning and add salt (and pepper if you like) then let boil for 2 more minutes.
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Add the remaining chopped parsley and cilantro.
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Enjoy.
Recipe Notes
- Depending on the quality of your lentils, you can soak them in warm water overnight then rinse them well the next day.
- I have used a good quality brown lentils in this recipe and they cook fast.
- Cooking time may vary depending on the quality of your brown lentils.