Cumin Lentil Soup




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Fall is just around the corner, and you can already feel the air getting a bit cooler. I was craving something warm but not too heavy and this soup hit the spot perfectly.  It’s simple to make and a yummy recipe that the whole family enjoys. I love the taste of the cumin and the little hints of ginger. 

I like topping my bowl with a splash of fresh lime juice and fresh coriander.



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Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil

  • 1 medium Onion, chopped

  • 2 Carrots, chopped

  • 1 large Zucchini, chopped

  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced

  • 1 inch Ginger, grated

  • 2 tbsp Cumin

  • Salt

  • Pepper

  • 1 ½ cups Red Lentils, (soaked in water, discard water and rinse before adding to soup.Around 10 mins)

  • 6 cups Chicken/Veggie stock

  • Lime wedges

  • Cilantro



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Method:

Heat a large saucepan on medium high heat, add in olive oil, onions and carrots. Cook onions and carrots for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften. Add in minced garlic and ginger, stir well. Add in chopped zucchini and cumin, mix till well combined, cook for 4-5 minutes. Once the veggies are softened, add in salt, pepper and stock. Allow soup to come to a boil, add in rinsed lentils and mix well. Let soup come back to a boil and then bring down to a simmer and cover for 20-25 minutes. Taste soup and adjust salt and pepper to taste.



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Serve soup with lemon wedges and fresh cilantro.

 

Enjoy!