OLD FASHIONED LENTIL SOUP

OLD FASHIONED LENTIL SOUP image

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 cup red lentils, rinsed
1/4 cup basmati rice, rinsed
6 cups water or stock
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
pinch freshly ground black pepper
squirt of fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

1. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan. Add onions and cook gently until softened about 2 minutes. Add carrots and cook 2 minutes longer. Add cumin and cook 30 seconds. Add lentils and rice and combine well. 2. Add water or stock and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and cook gently 20 to 25 minutes or until lentils and rice are very tender and soup is thick. (Add more water if necessary.) Season to taste with salt and pepper, a little lemon juice and sprinkle with cilantro when serving.