by Rebekah Markillie |
Get your tasty on for cheap with a wholesome meal of lentil soup.
6-8 servings
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 30 mins
2 cups red lentils
8 cups water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium red onion diced
1 leek chopped
2 teaspoons ground cumin
4 cloves garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
Black pepper, ginger, red pepper, turmeric to taste
One whole lime
Combine lentils and water into a large soup pot. Simmer until lentils are cooked (20-30 minutes). While lentils are cooking, sauté the leek, onion, garlic, salt, cumin in a skillet on medium heat until the onion is soft and golden.
Transfer the sautéd veggies into the cooked lentils. Bring to a boil and then simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add black pepper, more cumin, red pepper, turmeric and ginger to taste. Serve hot with a lime wedge.
