Burmese

Cumin and Paprika Lentil and Vegetable Soup

Name: Cumin and Paprika Lentil and Vegetable Soup
Total time: 42 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Burmese
Ingredients: 1 cup red lentils; 1 onion; 2 carrots; 2 celery stalks; 2 tomatoes; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp coriander; 1/2 tsp turmeric; 4 cups water; Salt to taste; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

A smoky and savory variation with cumin and paprika.

42 minutes4 servings

Method

Rinse lentils and soak for 30 minutes if possible.
Dice onion, carrots, and celery. Chop tomatoes.
Insert_before 2: Add cumin and smoked paprika to the sautéed vegetables before adding lentils.
In a pot, sauté onions, carrots, and celery with cumin, coriander, and turmeric.
Add lentils, tomatoes, and water. Simmer 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender.

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