Easy Red Lentil Soup
Recipe inspired by Aarti Sequeira "Mum's Everyday Red Lentils". Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time : 1 hour Serves:: 4 Ingredients: 1 pound dry red lentils 5 cups water 1 small sweet onion 6 garlic cloves 1 inch fresh ginger 3 plum tomatoes 1 tsp. cumin seeds (cumin powder) 1 tsp. dry yellow mustard powder 2 tsp. turmeric powder 1 tsp. paprika 1 tsp. salt olive oil Directions: Blend onion, garlic, ginger, and tomatoes in a food processor. Heat olive oil on medium low in a large pot on the stove. Pour blended ingredients in the pot and saute (5 minutes) while stirring frequently so it doesn't splatter. Rinse the dry lentils under cold water in a colander. Add the lentils, spices and water to the pot. Partially cover the pot with a lid. Bring to a boil, then lower the temperature (medium low) and simmer for 1 hour. Stir the soup every 20 minutes. Enjoy!