Spiced Lentil Soup
A hearty lentil soup infused with warm spices, perfect for using up expired ground cumin.
10
Prep Time (min)
45
Cook Time (min)
55
Total Time (min)
4
Servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed and drained
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon expired ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Difficulty:Easy
Tags:
expired-food-recipefood-waste-reduction
Instructions
1
In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat.
2
Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until they start to soften, about 5 minutes.
3
Add the minced garlic, expired ground cumin, ground turmeric, and ground coriander. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
4
Add the lentils, vegetable broth, water, and bay leaf to the pot. Bring to a boil.
5
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
6
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7
Remove the bay leaf before serving.
8
Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot.