Red Lentil Soup with North African Spices

• doses: 4 servings
• tempo ativo: 30 minutes
• tempo total: 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredientes

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon ground coriander

1 teaspoon ground turmeric

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes

1 cup red lentils, rinsed and picked over

4 cups vegetable broth

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

2 tablespoons lemon juice

Fresh cilantro leaves (optional, for garnish)

Instruções

Sauté the Aromatics: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 3 minutes, or until the onion is softened and translucent.

Toast the Spices: Add the ground cumin, ground coriander, ground turmeric, ground cinnamon, and cayenne pepper (if using) to the pot. Cook, stirring constantly, for about 1 minute, or until the spices are fragrant and toasted.

Add the Tomatoes: Stir in the diced tomatoes (with juice) and cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Combine the Ingredients: Add the rinsed red lentils, vegetable broth, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir well to combine and bring the mixture to a boil.

Simmer the Soup: Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the soup simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils are tender and cooked through.

Blend the Soup: Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until it's smooth and creamy. If you don't have an immersion blender, you can carefully transfer the soup to a regular blender and blend it in batches.

Add the Lemon Juice: Stir the lemon juice into the soup, mixing well to combine. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.

Garnish and Serve: Ladle the Red Lentil Soup with North African Spices into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves, if desired. Serve the soup hot and enjoy the comforting, aromatic goodness!

Informação Nutricional

• Calorias: 300 cal