Dairy-Free Emirati Spiced Lentil Soup Shots

Ingredients

• 1 cup Red Lentils
• 4 cups Vegetable Broth
• 1 small Onion
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 tbsp Tomato Paste
• 1 tsp Cumin
• 1 tsp Coriander
• 0.5 tsp Turmeric
• 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black Pepper

Instructions

1. 1Rinse the red lentils under cold water.
2. 2In a pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
3. 3Add the chopped onion and garlic and sauté until softened.
4. 4Stir in the tomato paste, cumin, coriander, and turmeric.
5. 5Add the red lentils and vegetable broth.
6. 6Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
7. 7Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth.
8. 8Stir in the lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
9. 9Pour the soup into small shot glasses.
10. 10Garnish with fresh cilantro or a drizzle of olive oil.

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