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Lentil Soup
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Instructions
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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.
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Add chopped carrots and celery, stirring occasionally until they begin to soften, about 6-8 minutes.
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Stir in tomato paste, ground coriander, ground cumin, paprika, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and cayenne. Cook for 1-2 minutes, untill freagrent.
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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.
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Bring the soup to a simmer, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 30-40 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
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Stir in the lemon juice for a fresh flavor.
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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)
- Lentil Sorting Magic 🫘Always sort and rinse your lentils before cooking to remove any small stones or debris that might affect the soup's texture and quality.
- Aromatics Layering Technique 🧅Sauté onions, garlic, celery, and carrots in olive oil slowly to develop a deep, rich flavor foundation for your lentil soup.
- Spice Bloom Mastery 🌶️Toast ground spices like cumin and coriander in the oil with aromatics for 30-45 seconds to unlock their full aromatic potential before adding liquids.
- Acid Balance Trick 🍋Add fresh lemon juice at the very end of cooking to brighten the entire dish and balance the earthy lentil flavors.
- Liquid Ratio Precision 💧Use a 3:1 liquid to lentil ratio, and add additional broth or water as needed to prevent burning and achieve your desired soup consistency.
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Low-Cholesterol
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