Best LENTIL SOUP Recipe w/ ginger

lentils

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Split peas are often less expensive and cook faster.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a budget-friendly alternative.

Heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a large pot.

Add 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Add 1 large finely chopped onion and optional hot pepper; sauté until onions are translucent.

Stir in 2 tablespoons of finely chopped ginger, 1 teaspoon of coriander powder, and 0.5 teaspoon of turmeric powder; mix well.

Add 1 can of diced tomatoes (or 2 large fresh tomatoes, chopped) to the pot.

Add 1 cup of rinsed red lentils and 5 cups of water (a combination of vegetable broth and water).

Stir to combine and bring to a boil, then loosely cover and let simmer for 30 minutes.

After 30 minutes, add salt and black pepper to taste, and an additional 0.5 cup of water if needed; stir and cover loosely again.

Let it cook for another 15-20 minutes until lentils are tender.

For a creamier texture, blend a couple of cups of the soup and mix it back in, or use a handheld blender directly in the pot.

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish as desired.

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