LENTIL AND TOMATO SOUP WITH CORIANDER AND CUMIN
This is a wonderfully fragrant soup with a subtle mix of flavors. It's become a favorite of ours over the years. Originally from a Houston Chronicle food section recipe. Any type of lentils may be used, but the dark green French lentils retain their shape best during cooking. Recipe doubles well and freezes well, without the garnishes.
Provided by Leslie in Texas
Categories Lentil
Time 1h25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place lentils in a large saucepan and add water to cover by 4 inches; bring to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer until lentils are just tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
- Drain, reserving cooking liquid separately.
- In a nonreactive stockpot set over medium heat, heat oil until it ripples.
- Add onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and sauté 5 minutes.
- Add coriander, cumin, fennel seeds, mustard seeds and cayenne.
- Stir in tomatoes and their juice, reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in cooked lentils and 3 cups of the lentil cooking liquid; bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Stir in spinach and cook until it is completely wilted.
- If soup is too thick, add more lentil cooking liquid or water.
- Add salt and pepper.
- Serve and top each bowl with some cilantro and chunks of feta cheese, if desired.
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shineeca hinkman
shineeca.h@gmail.comThis soup is a great way to save money on groceries. Lentils are a very affordable ingredient.
Mansingh Budha
m-b@hotmail.co.ukThis soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some leftover tomatoes and onions, and this soup was the perfect way to use them up.
Ismailkhan Khan
i@hotmail.co.ukI'm always looking for new and healthy recipes. This soup is a great addition to my healthy recipe collection.
Sukur gamein
sukur.gamein@aol.comThis soup is a great way to get your kids to eat vegetables. My kids love the lentils and tomatoes.
Kyra Reinard
reinardkyra95@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of coriander, but I still enjoyed this soup. The cumin and tomatoes were very flavorful.
BAD BROTHERS TEAM
b5@hotmail.frThis soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. The lentils and tomatoes are very comforting.
Lorelei Campbell
campbelllorelei30@hotmail.frI'm a vegetarian and I'm always looking for new and easy vegetarian recipes. This soup is a great addition to my recipe repertoire.
Leonardo Diaz
d.l@aol.comThis soup is a great way to meal prep for the week. I made a big batch on Sunday and then I had lunch all week.
Masuda Khanom
masuda.k@hotmail.frI made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out great. I just threw all the ingredients in the slow cooker in the morning and dinner was ready when I got home from work.
Majnu Store
s@hotmail.comThis soup is a great base for a variety of toppings. I like to add chopped cilantro, diced avocado, and a dollop of sour cream.
Joscelyn Oaxaca
oaxaca.j17@gmail.comI found this soup to be a bit bland. I think it could use some more salt and pepper.
Unzila Sweeti
sweetiunzila@yahoo.comThis soup is a bit spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I think next time I'll use less cumin.
Raju Rana
rr45@hotmail.co.ukI love that this soup is made with all healthy ingredients. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
Ahmed Aminu Ahmed
a.a46@aol.comThis soup is very filling and satisfying. I had a bowl for lunch and it kept me full all afternoon.
Henry Richards
henry_richards@hotmail.frThis soup is a great way to use up leftover lentils. I had some leftover lentils from a previous recipe and this soup was the perfect way to use them up.
Ruby Banjac
rubyb24@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of lentils, but this soup was surprisingly good. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the soup was very flavorful.
Hastings Condon
hastings-condon83@aol.comThis soup is delicious! I love the combination of lentils and tomatoes. The coriander and cumin spices add a nice depth of flavor.
Hammadmayo 84
hammadmayo_84@hotmail.co.ukI made this soup for dinner tonight and it was a hit with my family. The soup was easy to make and the ingredients were easy to find. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Godspower Daniel
gd@hotmail.co.ukThis lentil and tomato soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. The lentils are cooked until tender, and the tomatoes add a rich, tangy flavor. The coriander and cumin spices give the soup a warm and inviting aroma.