Name: Turmeric and Lime Juice 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 turmeric; 2 tbsp lime juice

Method

Combine turmeric with the existing spices and stir lime juice into the soup during simmering.
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.