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Red lentil and cumin soup

Red lentil and cumin soup

  • North African and Middle Eastern
  • Soup
  • Starter
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian

A red lentil soup with carrots, cumin and lemon.

Active time20 min

Cooking30 min

Total45 min

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Ingredients

  • 150 g carrots
  • 100 g onions
  • 1200 ml vegetable stock
  • 4 g ground cumin
  • 25 ml olive oil
  • 25 ml lemon juice
  • 250 g dried red lentils

Preparation

  1. Rinse the lentils. Peel the carrots and onion, cut the carrots into thin rounds and finely slice the onion.

    150 g carrots
    100 g onions
    250 g dried red lentils
    • colander
    • knife
    • chopping board
  2. Heat the oil in a saucepan. Sauté the onion and carrots for 5 minutes, add the cumin and stir for 30 seconds. Pour in the stock, add the lentils and simmer gently for 20 to 25 minutes, until tender. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice. Serve the soup as it is or blend it briefly for a smoother texture.

    1200 ml vegetable stock
    4 g ground cumin
    25 ml olive oil
    25 ml lemon juice
    • saucepan
    • ladle
    • blender, for a smooth texture

Allergens

  • Celery
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Red lentil and cumin soup