NORTH AFRICAN STYLE LENTIL SOUP
Steps:
- Bacon is optional. To make a vegetarian dish, start by cooking the onions. Chop bacon into 1" pieces and cook in a large cast iron pan over medium heat. After the bacon is cooked a little more than halfway, add olive oil, chopped red onions and garlic. Once the onions are cooked through, add the spices - coriander, cinnamon, cumin and then salt and pepper. Let everything cook for another 5 minutes - keep an eye on the heat and don't let it get too hot. Add water and lentils. Lower the heat a little bit and cover the pan. The type of lentils used determines cooking time. Some cook faster and require more water than others. Keep the lid on while the lentils are cooking. If using slow cooking lentils, stir every 10-15 minutes and keep an eye on the water level. After the lentils are cooked, add halved cherry tomatoes and hot sauce. Put on low heat for another 5-10 minutes. The tomatoes can also double as a garnish if kept on top. Serve in bowls with pita bread on the side. When reheating, you may need to reconstitute with water.
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Surja Baboo
[email protected]This soup is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can throw it in the slow cooker in the morning and dinner is ready when I get home from work.
Khadijah Abdul Rahaman
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a beginner cook. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and healthy lentil soup.
kytoni gyiem
[email protected]I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit! It's so flavorful and hearty, and the lentils make it a really satisfying meal. I love that it's also relatively healthy, so I can feel good about eating it.
Cynthia Opany
[email protected]This is now my go-to lentil soup recipe. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the combination of spices and the way the lentils cook down until they're perfectly tender.
Nursalam Sk
[email protected]Yummy!
Quinnlin Reyle
[email protected]This soup is sooo good! The lentils are cooked perfectly and the broth is flavorful and satisfying. I love the hint of spice from the cumin and coriander.
Hafez Vai
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the lentils gave it a nice bite. I will definitely be making this again.
Meha Zeray
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The soup is packed with flavor and the lentils make it really hearty. I also love that it's vegetarian so I can feel good about feeding it to my family.
olsi latifaj
[email protected]I tried this soup last night and it was delicious! The lentils were cooked perfectly and the broth was flavorful. I especially liked the addition of the mint and cilantro. It gave the soup a refreshing flavor.
Beddii Malik
[email protected]This soup is amazing! I've made it twice now and it's always a hit. The flavors are so complex and delicious. I love the hint of cumin and coriander. It's also really easy to make, which is a bonus.
Amari Smith
[email protected]This lentil soup is a wonderful blend of flavors and spices. It's hearty, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make. I love how the lentils cook down and become so tender, and the vegetables add a nice crunch and sweetness. I will definitely be making t