LENTIL AND TOMATO SOUP WITH CORIANDER AND CUMIN
This is a wonderfully fragrant soup with a subtle mix of flavors. It's become a favorite of ours over the years. Originally from a Houston Chronicle food section recipe. Any type of lentils may be used, but the dark green French lentils retain their shape best during cooking. Recipe doubles well and freezes well, without the garnishes.
Provided by Leslie in Texas
Categories Lentil
Time 1h25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place lentils in a large saucepan and add water to cover by 4 inches; bring to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer until lentils are just tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
- Drain, reserving cooking liquid separately.
- In a nonreactive stockpot set over medium heat, heat oil until it ripples.
- Add onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and sauté 5 minutes.
- Add coriander, cumin, fennel seeds, mustard seeds and cayenne.
- Stir in tomatoes and their juice, reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in cooked lentils and 3 cups of the lentil cooking liquid; bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Stir in spinach and cook until it is completely wilted.
- If soup is too thick, add more lentil cooking liquid or water.
- Add salt and pepper.
- Serve and top each bowl with some cilantro and chunks of feta cheese, if desired.
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Subhan Services
sservices23@yahoo.comThis soup was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either. I probably won't make it again.
Ziphozinhle Nzama
nzama_ziphozinhle60@gmail.comI'm not sure what went wrong, but my soup turned out bland and watery. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what happened.
Jordan Parr
jordan@hotmail.comThis soup is very easy to make and it's also very affordable. It's a great option for busy families on a budget.
Aiden Torness
a@hotmail.comI made this soup for my vegetarian friends and they loved it. It's a great meatless meal option.
Mujeeb Rahman
mujeeb95@aol.comThis soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
Kat Murdoch
murdoch_kat@hotmail.comI'm not a huge fan of lentils, but I really enjoyed this soup. The flavors were well-balanced and the soup was very hearty.
Megan Pickering
p_megan52@hotmail.comThis soup is so comforting and filling. It's perfect for a cold winter day.
Mercedes
mercedes22@hotmail.frI love the addition of the red pepper flakes. It gives the soup a little bit of a kick.
Theyluvethann
theyluvethann@yahoo.comThis is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also very affordable, which is always a plus.
Shayan Shorts Editz (Shayaneditz)
s-shayan2@gmail.comI've made this soup several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's a great way to use up leftover lentils.
Ember Dumas
d@hotmail.frThis soup is amazing! It's so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the combination of lentils and tomatoes.
Aashish kumar
aashish@hotmail.frI wasn't sure if I would like this soup, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's very flavorful and satisfying. I'll definitely be making it again.
Imafidon Ighile
iighile47@gmail.comThis is my go-to soup recipe when I'm feeling under the weather. It's always so soothing and helps me feel better.
Linette Freund
f_linette97@aol.comI love this soup! It's so flavorful and comforting. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Nora Mabunda
m-nora73@hotmail.co.ukThis soup was delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. It was also very easy to make, which is always a plus.
Adohg.mirriam Okid
okid.a@yahoo.comI made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the flavor and the fact that it was so hearty and filling. I will definitely be making this soup again.
abidsafi310@gmail.com Hikmat
ahikmat60@hotmail.comThis lentil and tomato soup was a hit with my family! The flavors of the coriander and cumin were perfectly balanced, and the soup had a nice, thick consistency. I also loved the addition of the red pepper flakes, which gave the soup a little bit of