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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 5 |
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This is another version of lentil soup. Ingredients:
2 1/3 cups water, divided |
1 1/2 cups dried small red lentils |
1 teaspoon sugar |
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric |
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can vegetable broth |
1 tablespoon vegetable oil |
1/2 teaspoon cumin seed |
1 1/2 cups minced onions |
3 garlic cloves, minced |
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper |
fresh cilantro stem (optional) |
Directions:
1. Combine 1 1/3 cups water, red lentils, sugar, turmeric, and broth in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. 2. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until lentils are very tender. Cool slightly. 3. Place lentil mixture in a food processor or blender; process until smooth. Set aside. 4. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. 5. Add the cumin seeds; cook 30 seconds or until toasted. 6. Add onion and garlic; sauté 10 minutes or until lightly browned. 7. Stir in pureed lentil mixture, 1 cup water, juice, salt, and red pepper; cook until thoroughly heated. 8. Garnish with cilantro sprigs, if desired. |
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