Simple Red Lentil Soup

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Simple Red Lentil Soup

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 large onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 teaspoon ground cumin or 1/2 tsp freshly ground cumin seeds

1 bay leaf

1 sprig fresh thyme

1 cup red lentils, picked over and rinsed

4 cups chicken broth

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions

1

Coat the bottom of a pot with oil. Add onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt, freshly cracked pepper, and cumin . Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 7 minutes.

2

Add garlic and cook until fragrant.

3

Add broth, lentils, thyme, and bay leaf; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until lentils are very soft, about 25 minutes.

4

Discard bay leaf and thyme sprig. Whisk vigorously to break down the lentils, or use an immersion blender.

5

Garnish with cilantro and toasted pumpkin seeds.

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