Lentil Soup

Don’t add salt until the end Add lentils later (cook lentils only about 45 minutes) Add more water or less lentils Add more cumin and turmeric

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Soak the lentils for at least two hours and drain the water

Step 2

Add the oil to a large pot and heat on medium heat. Add the onion and a little bit of salt and sauté until it is golden (about 10-15 minutes)

Step 3

Add the celery and garlic and stir and sauté for a couple seconds

Step 4

Add the turmeric, cumin, and pepper. Stir and sauté for a couple seconds

Step 5

And the tomato paste and the lentils. Stir and then add boiling water and cilantro and stir.

Step 6

Bring to a boil, cover and cook on the lowest heat for 1.5 hours or until the lentils are very soft and breaking apart.

Step 7

Add the salt and cook for 5 more minutes. You can then blend the soup a bit if you would like.