Rustic Red Lentil Soup
Posted on April 2nd, 2008 | Rating:
| Category: Soups & Stuff
1 cup red lentils, washed, drained
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1-2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 tbsp butter or extra virgin olive oil
1 cup water, warm
2 cups chicken broth
3 tbsp tomato past
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
Salt
Pepper
2 tsp oregano
Saute the onion with the butter for about 1-2 minutes, but do not burn the onion! Add the garlic and saute until the smells come out. Add lentil and 1 cup water, stir. Put the lid on half way and cook for 5 minutes with a little bit under medium heat. The lentils will absorb the water quickly, so check often. Add the chicken broth, tomato paste, cumin, crushed red pepper, salt and pepper. Cook for 10 more minutes with the lid half way on over medium heat. Sprinkle oregano, stir. Serve this soup with lemon wedges while still warm.
4 servings.