Four Corners Lentil Soup
By á-49696
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Ingredients
- 1 cup red lentils, picked over and rinsed very well
- 1 large onion, or a couple leeks, chopped
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp. minced ginger root
- 1 Tbsp. Ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1 15 oz. can of tomatoes; or 4 large, fresh tomatoes, chopped
- 4 cups stock
- salt to taste
- 1 un-waxed, organic lemon
Details
Servings 4
Adapted from mynewroots.org
Preparation
Step 1
1. Rinse the lentils very well until the water runs clear.
2. Heat oil in a medium pot and sauté onions, garlic and ginger for 5 minutes until soft. Add a pinch of salt.
3. Add spices and stir for another minute or so, until fragrant.
4. Add tomatoes, 3 slices of lemon and rinsed lentils, then add vegetable stock. Stir well.
5. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the lentils are soft. Squeeze in the rest of the lemon juice.
6. Serve hot with some cilantro, green onions or parsley on top with a slice of lemon. Delicious!
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