Name: African Red Lentil Soup Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: African
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 2 cups vegetable broth; 1 cup dried red lentils; 1 can diced tomatoes; 1 carrot, peeled and diced; Salt and pepper to taste; Fresh cilantro for garnish

African Red Lentil Soup Recipe

Jacki Thurman Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make African Red Lentil Soup

This soup is a hearty, flavorful, and nutritious dish that will warm you up on a cold day.

Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 30 minutes

Total: 40 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp smoked paprika
2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup dried red lentils
1 can diced tomatoes
1 carrot, peeled and diced
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the onion and garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the cumin, coriander, and smoked paprika and sauté for an additional minute.
Add the vegetable broth, dried red lentils, diced tomatoes, and carrot and stir to combine.
Bring the soup to a boil then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the lentils are tender, about 20-25 minutes.
Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve hot with fresh cilantro for garnish.

Nutrition

Calories : 243kcal
Total Fat : 5g
Saturated Fat : 1g
Cholesterol : 0mg
Sodium : 830mg
Total Carbohydrates : 40g
Dietary Fiber : 16g
Sugar : 7g
Protein : 13g

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