Lentil Soup With Cilantro (Lots of It) Recipe

Name: Lentil Soup With Cilantro (Lots of It)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 1/4 teaspoons cumin seeds, lightly toasted and ground; Pinch of cayenne; 1/2 pound brown lentils (about 1 1/8 cups), picked over and rinsed; 1 small onion, cut in half; 1 bay leaf; 1 1/2 quarts water; Salt, preferably kosher salt, to taste; Freshly ground pepper; 1 cup chopped cilantro (from 1 large bunch); Plain low-fat yogurt for garnish

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/4 teaspoons cumin seeds, lightly toasted and ground
Pinch of cayenne
1/2 pound brown lentils (about 1 1/8 cups), picked over and rinsed
1 small onion, cut in half
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 quarts water
Salt, preferably kosher salt, to taste
Freshly ground pepper
1 cup chopped cilantro (from 1 large bunch)
Plain low-fat yogurt for garnish

1
Heat the oil in a large, heavy soup pot over medium heat, and add the garlic.
2
Stir until fragrant, about a minute, and stir in the cumin and cayenne.
3
Add the lentils, onion, bay leaf, water and salt.
4
Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer 40 minutes, until the lentils are tender and the broth aromatic.
5
Add pepper, taste and adjust salt.
6
Remove the halved onion and the bay leaf.
7
Coarsely puree the soup in an immersion blender or food mill.
8
Alternatively, puree half the soup in blender, 1 1/2 cups at time, being careful to cover the top of the blender with a towel to avoid hot splashes, then stir back into the soup.
9
Heat through.
10
Chop the cilantro, discarding the stems.
11
Stir into the soup just before serving.
12
Taste, adjust seasoning and serve, topping each bowl with a dollop of yogurt.

199

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 1/4 teaspoons cumin seeds, lightly toasted and ground, Pinch of cayenne, and more.

Yes, Lentil Soup With Cilantro (Lots of It) 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.

Lentil Soup With Cilantro (Lots of It)

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