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Instructions
1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until they become translucent, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle kosher salt and stir in minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
2
Add chopped carrots and celery, stirring occasionally until they begin to soften, about 6-8 minutes.
3
Stir in tomato paste, ground coriander, ground cumin, paprika, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and cayenne. Cook for 1-2 minutes, untill freagrent.
4
Add the rinsed lentils to the pot. Pour in the fire-roasted tomatoes (with their juices), chicken or vegetable broth and water and stir well to combine all ingredients. Drop in the bay leaves and fresh thyme.
5
Bring the soup to a simmer, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 30-40 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
6
Stir in the lemon juice for a fresh flavor.
7
Remove the thyme sprigs and bay leaves. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Toast Your Spices First 🔥Bloom the cumin, coriander, paprika, and cayenne in olive oil for 30-60 seconds before adding aromatics to unlock their essential oils and deepen their flavor complexity.
- Don't Salt Until the End 🧂Add salt only after lentils are fully cooked; salt added too early can toughen the lentils and prevent them from reaching a tender consistency.
- Layer Your Acid for Brightness 🍋Reserve half the lemon juice to add at the end of cooking—this preserves the fresh, bright acidity that cuts through the richness and elevates the overall flavor profile.
- Use Quality Broth as Your Base 🍲Invest in homemade or premium vegetable broth rather than water; it adds depth and body that transforms this soup from ordinary to restaurant-quality.
- Crush Your Tomato Paste First 🍅Mix tomato paste with a splash of broth into a smooth paste before stirring into the pot to prevent lumps and ensure even distribution of umami flavor throughout.
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Low-Cholesterol
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