Shorabat Addas – Lemony Red Lentil Soup

Serves 6

• 2 cups red lentils
• 8 cups water or vegetable stock
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 large onion, finely diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• cayenne, salt and pepper to taste
• 1 lemon, juiced
• Optional garnishes: Paprika, cayenne, bebere, piment d’espelette, chopped parsley or cilantro, yoghurt

Method

1. Wash lentils. Combine them with water or stock and bring to a boil. Turn down the heat and simmer until lentils are tender.
2. Meanwhile, saute garlic and onion in the olive oil over a low heat until transparent. Add the spices, onion and garlic to the cooked lentils.
3. Add lemon juice just before serving.
4. Garnish as desired and serve.

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