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Simple Lentil Soup

Simple Lentil Soup

Recipe Details

Author Roni Zaide
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes

Summary

A cozy, comforting red lentil soup layered with sweet carrot and potato, warmly spiced with turmeric and cumin, and finished with a deeply savory fried-onion topping.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat a medium-large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat and add 1 tbsp oil.

  2. 2

    Sauté the diced onion and minced garlic for 10 minutes until soft.

  3. 3

    Add grated carrots and grated potatoes; mix and sauté for 2 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add rinsed and drained red lentils and water; mix well.

  5. 5

    Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 25 minutes.

  6. 6

    Remove from heat; add sea salt, ground pepper, turmeric powder, and cumin powder, and mix well.

  7. 7

    Optional topping: In a skillet, fry 1 finely diced onion in 1 tbsp oil over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes, stirring periodically, until darkened and deeply browned.

  8. 8

    Ladle soup into bowls and top with the fried onions and fresh cracked pepper, if desired.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 onion (diced)
  • 3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 2 carrots (grated)
  • 2 medium potatoes (grated)
  • 1 cup split red lentils (rinsed well, then drained)
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground pepper
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 onion (finely diced (for topping))
  • 1 tbsp oil (for topping)
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