This spiced tomato and red lentil soup is a hearty and comforting vegan dish, perfect for chilly days. The combination of aromatic spices adds depth of flavor, while the red lentils provide protein and fiber.
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil. 1 onion, diced. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 tsp ground cumin. 1 tsp ground coriander. 1/2 tsp smoked paprika. 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper optional, for extra heat. 1 cup dried red lentils, rinsed. 1 can 400g chopped tomatoes. 4 cups vegetable broth. Salt and pepper, to taste. Fresh cilantro or parsley, for garnish optional.
Instructions: Put olive oil in a big pot and heat it over medium-low heat. Put in the diced onion and cook for about 5 minutes, until it gets soft. Add ground cumin, ground coriander, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper if using and mix well. After another minute, the food should smell good. Rinse the red lentils and put them in the pot with chopped tomatoes and vegetable broth. Mix things together well. Once the soup starts to boil, turn down the heat and leave it alone for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the lentils are soft. Add pepper and salt to taste. You can use an immersion blender to make the soup smooth if you want to. You could also leave it chunky. If you want, you can serve it hot with fresh cilantro or parsley on top.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
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