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A bowl of freshly made spiced lentil soup with a swirl of cream and a sprinkle of herbs

Savory Spiced Lentil Soup

A savory, spiced lentil soup that's easy to make and full of flavor!
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Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Large pot, blender or immersion blender

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cups red lentils, rinsed
  • 0.25 cup heavy cream
  • null Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne pepper and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
  • Add the vegetable broth and lentils and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the cream and parsley.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve hot.