Red Lentil Soup (v) Recipe
A tangy, traditional soup made of boiled red lentils and spices and served with pita chips.
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Ingredients
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Soup Ingredients
Pita Chips Ingredients
Method
Soup Directions
- 1
Prepare the lentils
Rinse the red lentils under cold water until the water runs clear. This helps to remove any impurities.
- 2
- 3
Add lentils and spices
Add the rinsed red lentils to the pot along with the cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine and cook for another 2 minutes.
- 4
Add broth and simmer
Pour in the vegetable broth and add the tomato paste. Stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 25-30 minutes, or until the lentils are cooked and soft.
- 5
Blend the soup
Once the lentils are soft, use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth. If using a regular blender, carefully blend in batches.
- 6
Finish with lemon juice and garnish
Add the lemon juice and stir well. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Pita Chips Directions
- 7
Prepare the pita
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the pita bread into triangles.
- 8
Season and bake
In a bowl, toss the pita triangles with olive oil, salt, and paprika (if using). Spread them out on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- 9
Bake the chips
Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until crispy and golden brown. Keep an eye on them to make sure they do not burn.
