Senegalese Spiced Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Red Lentils
• 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 tsp Ginger
• 1 tsp Cumin
• 1 tsp Coriander
• 0.5 tsp Turmeric
• 6 cups Vegetable Broth
• 1 14 oz can Diced Tomatoes
• 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
• 0.75 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black Pepper

Instructions

1. 1Rinse the red lentils thoroughly.
2. 2Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the onion until softened.
3. 3Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute more.
4. 4Stir in the cumin, coriander, and turmeric. Cook for 30 seconds.
5. 5Add the lentils, vegetable broth, and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-35 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
6. 6Stir in the lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with a dollop of dairy-free yogurt (optional) and fresh cilantro.

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