Lentejas Colombianas (Colombian Lentil Soup)

Ingredients

• 2 cups Lentils
• 8 cups Water
• 1 medium Carrot, diced
• 1 medium Potato, diced
• 1 medium Onion, chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Cumin
• 1/2 tsp Paprika
• 1 leaf Bay leaf
• 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Pepper
• 2 tbsp Cilantro, chopped

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1Rinse the lentils and pick out any debris.
2. 2In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until softened.
3. 3Add the diced carrot and potato and cook for another 5 minutes.
4. 4Add the lentils, water, cumin, paprika, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
5. 5Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
6. 6Remove the bay leaf. Stir in the chopped cilantro before serving.

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