Ginger Lentil Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 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 1/2 tablespoons finely grated fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
• 1/8 teaspoon tabasco sauce (or to taste)
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

• 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.