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Cumin and Coriander Spark Afghan-Style Vegetable Soup

Name: Cumin and Coriander Spark Afghan-Style Vegetable Soup
Total time: 42 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Afghan
Ingredients: 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 carrot, diced; 1 potato, diced; 1/2 cup red lentils; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp coriander; 1/2 tsp turmeric; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 4 cups water or vegetable broth; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp ground coriander; 1 tbsp tomato paste

A more aromatic and spiced version with an extra kick of cumin and coriander.

42 minutes4 servings

Method

Stir in additional cumin, coriander, and tomato paste into the pot after sautéing the onion and garlic.
Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until soft.
Add carrot, potato, and lentils. Stir in cumin, coriander, turmeric, salt, and pepper.
Pour in water or broth and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Blend soup to desired consistency if desired.

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