Name: Cumin and Orange Zest Red Lentil Soup with Dumplings
Total time: 42 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Afghan
Ingredients: 1 cup red lentils, rinsed; 1 onion, chopped; 2 carrots, diced; 2 potatoes, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; salt and pepper to taste; 1 tbsp oil; 1 cup dumpling dough; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tbsp orange zest

Method

Mix cumin with the existing spices and add orange zest to the pot during sautéing.
In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté onion, garlic, and carrots until softened.
Add lentils, potatoes, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
Pour in enough water to cover the ingredients. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes until lentils and vegetables are tender.
Prepare dumplings by shaping the dough into small balls and adding to the soup to cook for 10 minutes.