Red Lentil Soup With Cloves Recipe

Name: Red Lentil Soup With Cloves
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups red lentils, rinsed and drained; 7 cups water; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 6 whole cloves, tied in a bouquet garni (cheesecloth); 2 slices peeled fresh ginger; 1 clove garlic, peeled; 3 -4 teaspoons salt, more to taste; fresh ground pepper, to taste; 2 -3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, more,to taste; 1/2 cup small cubes of unsweetened bread (for croutons); olive oil, for sauteing bread croutons; lime wedge

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups red lentils, rinsed and drained
7 cups water
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
6 whole cloves, tied in a bouquet garni (cheesecloth)
2 slices peeled fresh ginger
1 clove garlic, peeled
3 -4 teaspoons salt, more to taste
fresh ground pepper, to taste
2 -3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, more,to taste
1/2 cup small cubes of unsweetened bread (for croutons)
olive oil, for sauteing bread croutons
lime wedge

1
Put the lentils, water, turmeric, cloves, ginger and garlic into a large pot and simmer, partially covered, until lentils become soft, 45 minutes to an hour, or use a pressure cooker to reduce the cooking time.
2
Remove the cloves (in the bouquet garni) and puree the soup with a hand blender, or in a blender.
3
Season with salt, pepper and lime juice, to taste.
4
Saute the bread cubes in a bit of olive oil until slightly browned and crisped and drain.
5
Serve the soup with the bread croutons and lime wedges, on the side.
6
Enjoy!

114

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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 1/2 cups red lentils, rinsed and drained, 7 cups water, 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric, 6 whole cloves, tied in a bouquet garni (cheesecloth), and more.

Yes, Red Lentil Soup With Cloves 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.

Red Lentil Soup With Cloves

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