Jul 14 2026
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Dr. Dilla Recipe

Inspired by Tellers Gallery & Bar
Time50m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Spices & Seasoning

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Lentils

    Rinse the dried lentils under cold water and set aside.

  2. 2

    Chop the Vegetables

    Finely chop the onion, garlic, carrot, and tomato. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Wash the Spinach

    Thoroughly wash the spinach leaves and set them aside to drain.

Cooking

  1. 4

    Sauté the Aromatics

    In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

  2. 5

    Add Carrots and Tomato

    Add the chopped carrot and tomato to the pot, stirring for another 3-4 minutes until the carrot softens slightly.

  3. 6

    Add Lentils and Broth

    Add the rinsed lentils and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.

  4. 7

    Season the Mixture

    Stir in cumin, turmeric, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Continue to simmer for 25-30 minutes or until the lentils are tender.

  5. 8

    Add Spinach

    In the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the spinach to the pot and stir until wilted.

  6. 9

    Final Adjustments

    Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if necessary. Remove from heat.

Serving

  1. 10

    Serve Hot

    Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot. Optionally, drizzle with olive oil for added flavor.

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