Tibetan Lentil Soup

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Total Time:

Prep Time:

Cook Time:

50 mins

10 mins

40 mins

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups dried lentils, rinsed
• 6 cups water
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 fresh chili pepper
• 1 carrot, peeled and diced
• 1 potato, diced
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 3 cups undrained canned tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons cumin

Directions:

1. 1
   Bring the lentils and water to a boil, then reduce the hear, cover and simmer until tender- about 20 minutes Meanwhile, heat oil and saute the onions, garlic and chile for 5 minutes.
2. 2
   Add the carrots, potatoes, coriander and cumin and saute for another minute, stirring to prevent sticking.
3. 3
   Remove from the heat and set aside When lentils are tender, coarsely chop the tomatoes right in the can and stir them into the soup pot.
4. 4
   Add the chopped cilantro, salt, and sauteed vegetables.
5. 5
   Cover and simmer for about 10-15 minutes, until all of the vegetables are tender.