Red Lentil Soup Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Sauté the Vegetables

   In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened and the onion is translucent.

2. 2

   Add Spices

   Add the ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, and black pepper to the sautéed vegetables. Stir well and cook for an additional 2 minutes to toast the spices.

3. 3

   Add Lentils and Broth

   Pour in the vegetable broth and add the red lentils. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a boil.

4. 4

   Simmer the Soup

   Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Let the soup simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender and have absorbed most of the liquid.

5. 5

   Blend the Soup

   Using an immersion blender or a regular blender, blend the soup until it's smooth or to your desired consistency. If using a regular blender, be sure to allow it to cool slightly and blend in batches if necessary.

6. 6

   Adjust Seasoning

   Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with more salt and black pepper if needed.

7. 7

   Serve

   Ladle the soup into bowls and drizzle with date tamarind syrup, and garnish with fresh mint leaves and sesame seeds before serving.