Ginger Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Ginger Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 1 cup lentils, rinsed and picked through; 6 cups water; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 carrot, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 12 tablespoons finely grated fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 12 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained; 18 teaspoon Tabasco sauce (or to taste); 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

1 cup lentils, rinsed and picked through
6 cups water
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 carrot, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 12 tablespoons finely grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon ground coriander
12 teaspoon ground cumin
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
18 teaspoon Tabasco sauce (or to taste)
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

1
Bring the lentils and water to a boil in a large pot.
2
Reduced to a simmer and cook, uncovered, for about 20 minutes, or until the lentils begin to soften.
3
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large nonstick pan; saute the onions, carrot, and garlic for about 5 minutes, until the onions begin to change color; keep the lid on between stirrings.
4
Stir in the ginger, coriander, and cumin; cook for 1 minute, then scrape it all into the pot with the lentils.
5
Add in the tomatoes, Tabasco, and salt to the pot.
6
Simmer the soup, covered, for 30 minutes.
7
Stir in the parsley and cilantro; taste for seasoning and adjust, then serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup lentils, rinsed and picked through, 6 cups water, 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1 cup chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Ginger Lentil Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Ginger Lentil Soup

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