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Spicy Lentil Soup

 

Ingredients -

1/4 cup each roughly chopped Cilantro and Plain Yogurt
Flatbread
Coarse Salt
1/4 teaspoon Turmeric
3 Garlic Cloves, finely chopped
1 piece Fresh Ginger, peeled, grated
1 Large Vine-Ripened Tomato, roughly chopped
1 Serrano Chile Pepper, chopped, remove seeds for less heat
2 cups Red Lentils, picked over, rinsed

 
Preparation:

1. In a large soup pot, add the lentils and 7 cups of warm water and bring to a boil.

2. Add the Serrano, chopped tomatoes, ginger, garlic, 2 teaspoons salt and turmeric and simmer partially covered until the mixture thickens.

3. Add the cilantro and stir well to combine.

4. In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, 2 teaspoons water and a pinch of salt and mix well.

5. Serve the soup in bowls topped with the yogurt mixture and a sprinkle of cilantro.

 


Soup Making Tips -
Overcooking Lentils

Make sure that you do not overcook your lentils or they will become mushy and soft. For a general rule, use 1 ½ cups of water or broth per 1 cup of lentils. You can also add garlic, onions and herbs to the water, but do not add salt or it will make the lentils tough.





 
 

 
   
 
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