Lentil Soup with Cumin and Lemon

Lentil Soup with Cumin and Lemon

This soup is delicious for lunch or supper. It’s provides good nourishment and fragrant, bright flavour and is super- easy to prepare.

1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil

1 onion, finely chopped

1 large tomato, peeled, seeded and finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, chopped

2 tsp (10 ml) ground cumin

8 cups (2 L) chicken or vegetable stock

2 cups (500 ml) split red lentils, rinsed and drained

Sea salt and freshly ground pepper

Lemon slices

Fresh parsley or dill, chopped

Sour cream or yogurt (optional)

1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over moderate heat. Add onion, tomato and garlic and sauté until softened but not brown, 3-4 minutes. Add cumin and sauté for a minute more.
2. Add stock and bring to a boil. Stir in lentils. Lower heat and simmer, partially covered until lentils are tender-about 45 minutes.
3. Taste and season with salt and pepper to taste. Purée soup in a food processor or blender if you prefer a smooth texture.
4. Top each serving with a fresh lemon slice, a scatter of fresh herbs and a spoonful of sour cream or yogurt, if you like.

Serves 6 to 8