NORTH AFRICAN STYLE LENTIL SOUP
Steps:
- Bacon is optional. To make a vegetarian dish, start by cooking the onions. Chop bacon into 1" pieces and cook in a large cast iron pan over medium heat. After the bacon is cooked a little more than halfway, add olive oil, chopped red onions and garlic. Once the onions are cooked through, add the spices - coriander, cinnamon, cumin and then salt and pepper. Let everything cook for another 5 minutes - keep an eye on the heat and don't let it get too hot. Add water and lentils. Lower the heat a little bit and cover the pan. The type of lentils used determines cooking time. Some cook faster and require more water than others. Keep the lid on while the lentils are cooking. If using slow cooking lentils, stir every 10-15 minutes and keep an eye on the water level. After the lentils are cooked, add halved cherry tomatoes and hot sauce. Put on low heat for another 5-10 minutes. The tomatoes can also double as a garnish if kept on top. Serve in bowls with pita bread on the side. When reheating, you may need to reconstitute with water.
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Henri Berube
[email protected]This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty, flavorful, and really easy to make. I highly recommend it.
Stephen Kajjubi
[email protected]I made this soup for my family and they all loved it. It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Raton das
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's really delicious. I love the combination of lentils, vegetables, and spices. It's the perfect meal for a busy weeknight.
Zoe Trueblood
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lentils, but I really enjoyed this soup. The flavors were really well-balanced and the lentils were cooked perfectly.
Muhammad Sabir
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover lentils. It's also a really affordable and easy meal to make.
Kilee Jion
[email protected]I wasn't sure what to expect from this soup, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's really delicious and flavorful. I'll definitely be making it again.
Dora Oduro
[email protected]This soup is so comforting and flavorful. I love the combination of lentils, vegetables, and spices. It's the perfect meal for a cold winter day.
Shakil Shikdar
[email protected]I love that this soup is packed with vegetables. It's a great way to get your daily dose of nutrients.
English Queen Tamanna
[email protected]This soup is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also really affordable, which is a bonus.
Kristen Olson
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my soup turned out really mushy. I think I might have cooked the lentils for too long.
Temmie Dreemurr
[email protected]This soup was delicious! I especially loved the crispy onions on top. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Karen Ely
[email protected]I thought this soup was just okay. The flavors were a bit bland for my taste.
Crystal Winters
[email protected]This soup was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I think next time I'll use less harissa paste.
Samson Moses
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this soup. I'm not usually a fan of lentils, but the flavors in this soup were so well-balanced that I couldn't get enough of it. I'll definitely be making this soup again.
Imranhkan Imranhkan
[email protected]This soup is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of lentils, vegetables, and spices. It's the perfect meal for a cold winter day.
Ghaffar Gabol
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a winner. It's easy to make, and the leftovers are even better the next day.
Ajman Ajman
[email protected]This lentil soup was a hit with my family! The flavors were bold and comforting, and the lentils were cooked perfectly. I especially loved the addition of the harissa paste, which gave the soup a nice spicy kick. I'll definitely be making this soup a