Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup carrots (chopped, optional)
  • 3 garlic cloves (pressed or minced)
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt (more to taste)
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups red lentils
  • 6 cups water
  • lemon juice for serving
  • parsley for garnishing

Instruction

  • Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch Oven. Add onion, garlic and carrots and cook for 2-3 minutes, until softened, stirring frequently.
  • Add in the turmeric, salt, pepper, cumin and turmeric. Add lentils and water, stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until the lentils are cooked. Add more water if needed, to thin the soup.
  • Add more salt and pepper, if needed to taste. Serve with lemon juice, (adding 1 tsp per bowl makes it taste amazing). Garnish with parsley.