LENTIL AND SWEET RED PEPPER SOUP WITH CUMIN AND BLACK PEPPER
Steps:
- Simmer lentils with parsley, bay leaf, broth, and water in a 4-quart saucepan, uncovered, until tender, 30 to 40 minutes.
- While lentils are cooking, coarsely grind peppercorns with cumin using a mortar and pestle or an electric coffee/spice grinder. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 4-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook bell pepper, stirring, until golden, about 5 minutes. Add spices and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add carrot, celery, onion, garlic, and remaining 3 tablespoons oil and cook, stirring, until carrot is tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in lentil mixture and discard bay leaf.
- Purée 1 cup soup in a blender until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids). Stir purée into remaining soup and reheat over moderate heat, stirring. Season soup with salt and pepper. If soup seems too thick, thin with water to desired consistency.
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adam ruiz1
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I'll definitely be making it again for my next party.
Sonia Olivo
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover lentils. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. I love that it's a healthy and affordable meal.
muhammad areeb
[email protected]I'm not a fan of lentil soup, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! This soup is delicious. The lentils are perfectly cooked and the broth is flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Tim Forbess
[email protected]This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I ended up adding some extra spices and a bit of salt to give it more flavor. It's still a good soup, but I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Mdalamin Mdalamin
[email protected]Just made this soup and it is delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The lentils are so tender and the broth is so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Aralan khan
[email protected]This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of lentils, sweet red peppers, and spices. I'll definitely be making this again and again.
Peggy Braddock
[email protected]I wasn't sure how I would like this soup, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's hearty and flavorful, and the lentils give it a nice texture. I'll definitely be making this again.
Gezim Sallaku
[email protected]This soup is delicious! I used a red bell pepper instead of a sweet red pepper, and it turned out great. I also added a bit of cayenne pepper for a little extra kick. Will definitely make this again.
kosiso Prince
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lentils, but this soup changed my mind. The combination of flavors is amazing, and the lentils are so tender. I'll definitely be making this again.
Maria Bolanos
[email protected]This soup is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's so easy to make and always a hit with my family. I love that it's packed with healthy ingredients, too.