North African Red Lentil Soup Recipe

North African Red Lentil Soup Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 6 To 8 Servings

This Soup Is Vegan.

• 2 cups red lentils
• 8 cups water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium red or yellow onion, chopped
• 1 large carrot, diced
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 3 good-sized cloves)
• 1½ teaspoons salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• lime wedges, for garnish

Method

1. Combine the lentils and water in a soup pot or a dutch oven
2. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat all the way down to the lowest possible setting
3. Partially cover, and simmer gently for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the lentils are completely soft
4. Meanwhile, place a large (10-to 12-inch) skillet over medium heat
5. After about a minute, add the olive oil and swirl to coat the pan
6. Add the onion, carrot, cumin, garlic, and 1 teaspoon of the salt
7. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes, or until the onion is golden and very soft and the carrot is tender
8. Transfer the onion mixture to the cooked lentils, and add the remaining ½ teaspoon salt
9. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat all the way down to the lowest possible setting
10. Partially cover, and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, or until the flavors are well blended
11. Grind in a generous amount of black pepper (about 10 or more turns), and stir to blend
12. Serve hot, with a lime wedge on the side

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