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Lentil Soup with Flatbread

A comforting, spiced lentil soup served with warm flatbread for dipping. Simple ingredients, big flavor, ready in about 40 minutes.

Total time
35 min
Servings
4
Calories
320
Protein
16g
Lentil Soup with Flatbread
comfortingIndianveganvegetariangluten-freelentilscreamysoft

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Rinse the 1 cup red lentils under cold water until the water runs clear. Set aside.

  2. Step 2

    Heat the 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the 1 diced onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Add the 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp ground cumin. Stir for 1 minute until fragrant.

  4. Step 4

    Add the rinsed lentils and 4 cups vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until lentils are tender and soup thickens, about 20 minutes.

  5. Step 5

    Season with salt and pepper to taste. If you like heat, add a pinch of red chili flakes.

  6. Step 6

    Ladle the soup into bowls and top with chopped cilantro. Serve hot with the 4 pieces of flatbread for dipping.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot
  • wooden spoon
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

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