Spiced Lentil Soup

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Spiced Lentil Soup

Red lentils simmered with cumin and coriander, finished with rice milk for a smooth, light texture.

Savory Soups, Sauces & Entrées · Weeknight Vegetarian Dinners · Meal Prep

What you need

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Ground Coriander
  • 1 cup Red Lentils, rinsed
  • 4 cups Vegetable Broth
  • 3/4 cup Rice Milk
  • Fresh Cilantro, to finish

Method

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a pot and sauté the onion until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, and coriander, and toast 30 seconds.
  2. Add the lentils and vegetable broth, bring to a simmer, and cook 18 to 20 minutes until the lentils are fully broken down.
  3. Purée partially with an immersion blender for a smoother texture, if desired.
  4. Stir in the rice milk and simmer 3 to 4 minutes to warm through.
  5. Season and finish with fresh cilantro.

From The Arrogant Hippie Culinary Journal: Rice Milk Edition by Aunesty Janssen

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