RED LENTIL SOUP WITH AFRICAN SPICES

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Number Of Ingredients 1

1 batch 4 tbsp butter; 1 lg onion chopped fine; 3/4 tsp coriander; 1/2 tsp cumin; 1/4 tsp ground ginger; 1/8 tsp cinnamon; pinch cayenne; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1 garlic clove minced; 4 c chicken broth; 2 c water; 1.4 cups lentils rinsed; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp paprika; 1/4 c cilantro chopped

Steps:

  • Melt 2 tbsp butter add onion and 1 tsp salt about 5 minutes. Add spices incl 1/4 tsp pepper and cook 2 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and garlic and cook for 1. Stir in broth, water and lentils, and bring to simmer. Simmer vigorously, stirring occasionally until soft about 15 minutes. Whisk until pureed, about 30 sec. Stir in lemon juice and seas with salt and extra lemon. Melt t tbsp butter in small skillet. Remove and add paprika and 1.5 tsp dried chives. Tops soup with oil and cilantro.

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