It is a wonderfully filling and delicious soup that can warm your body up in a cold weather. It is something that I would make a big pot and bring it to work everyday for lunch. I know the list of ingredients looks so long, but do not let that intimidates you. Most of the items are just spices. I hope you will enjoy this recipe.
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup Green Lentils, rinsed
1 Yellow Onion, peeled and chunked
2 Carrots, cut into bite size
2 Potatoes or green bananas, cut into bite size
1 Zucchini, cut into bite size
3 Tomatoes, cut into chunked
7-8 Garlic Cloves, peeled and minced
2 cups Canned Diced Tomatoes
1 cup Cilantro, roughly chopped
4 Limes, juiced (can be substitute for lemon)
4 cups Vegetable Broth
2 cups Water
2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil (for frying)
1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Power
1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
1-2 tablespoons Red Chili (optional)
Salt to taste
DIRECTION:
1. Heat up the oil over high heat. Add onion and garlic. Fry until they are fragrant; about 5 minutes.
2. Add lentils, zucchini, potato, tomato and carrot. Stir fry for about 5-10 minutes.
3. Add diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, water and all the spices. Bring it to a boil over high heat and then continuously cook for another 15 minutes.
3. Turn off the heat. Add cilantro and lime juice. Season the soup with salt to taste.
