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Lentil Soup
A hearty and comforting lentil soup, perfect for a chilly evening. This Turkish-inspired dish is made with red lentils and a blend of aromatic spices.
⏱45 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 cup red lentilsrinsed and drained
- ●1 medium onionchopped
- ●1 medium carrotchopped
- ●2 stalks celerychopped
- ●2 cloves garlicminced
- ●1 tsp cuminground
- ●1 tsp corianderground
- ●1/2 tsp turmericground
- ●1/4 tsp cayenne pepperoptional
- ●1 tsp saltto taste
- ●1/2 tsp black pepperto taste
- ●4 cups water
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Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- 2
Add onion, carrot, and celery and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Add cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne pepper (if using) and cook for 1 minute.
- 5
Add red lentils, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
- 6
Add water and bring to a boil.
- 7
Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, until the lentils are tender, about 30 minutes.
- 8
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 9
Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh herbs (optional).