Simple Red Lentil Soup
Ingredients
for soup
- 1 cup red lentils
- 3 cups water
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1/8 tsp garam masala
- 1/8 tsp turmeric
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 cinnamon stick
- 1 clove
for garnish (optional)
- Sautéed Mushrooms and chopped fresh Green Onions or
- Cinnamon Garam Masala with caramelized onions
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil, and add lentils.
- Bring lentils and water to a boil again, cover and simmer for approx. 30 min. If water seems to be evaporating faster than the lentils are cooking, you can add up to another 1/4 cup of water.
- When lentils are ready (should be soft but not mushy), add spices and bring back to a simmer for another 10 min simmer until flavors combine and lentils are fragrant. Stir intermittently.