Dairy & Nut-Free Emirati Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 1 cup Red lentils
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 medium Carrot
• 1 stalk Celery
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 2 tbsp Tomato paste
• 1 tsp Cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• 6 cups Vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp Sunflower oil
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice
• 1/4 cup Cilantro
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Pepper

Instructions

1. 1Heat sunflower oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté until softened.
2. 2Add minced garlic and tomato paste. Cook for another minute.
3. 3Stir in cumin powder and turmeric powder. Cook for 30 seconds.
4. 4Add red lentils and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
5. 5Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
6. 6Stir in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. 7Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

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