Senegalese Lentil Soup (Souloukhou)

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Red lentils
• 1 large Onion
• 2 medium Carrot
• 2 stalks Celery
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 1 can Diced tomatoes
• 6 cups Vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tsp Cumin
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric
• 1/2 tsp Coriander
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper
• 2 tbsp Lemon juice

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

Instructions

1. 1Rinse the lentils under cold water.
2. 2Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion, carrots, and celery until softened.
3. 3Add minced garlic, cumin, turmeric, and coriander. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
4. 4Add diced tomatoes, lentils, and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
5. 5Season with salt and pepper. Stir in lemon juice before serving.

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