Red Lentil Soup

Red lentil soup is a quick but filling soup dish. I try to do a soup and salad day once a week and this is a reoccurring favorite in our home. At times I'll even double the recipe and use the left overs for lunch the next day.

I hope you enjoy this soup as much as we do.

Red Lentil Soup

Ingredients

·        ½ onion

·        1 cup red lentils

·        2 tablespoons rice

·        6 cups water

·        1/2 tablespoon butter

·        1 tablespoon diced garlic or 3 garlic cloves

·        1 tablespoon coriander

·        1 teaspoon red pepper paste

·        1 tablespoon cumin

·        Salt to taste

·        1/4 cup of lemon juice

Directions

1. Saute ½ onion in olive oil
2. Bring red lentils, rice, and water to a boil in a pot.
3. Once boiled, place on low fire to simmer and skim any white foam that formed on the top.
4. Allow to simmer until the lentils and rice are tender.
5. In a separate pan sauté in butter the garlic, coriander, and red pepper paste.
6. Once light brown add to the  soup.
7. Add cumin, lemon and salt to the soup as well.
8. Allow to simmer without the lid for 45 minutes.
9. Stir occasionally as to be sure the lentils and rice do not stick to the bottom of the pot.

Do share in the comments your experiences with this recipe! Enjoy!