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Lentil Tomato Soup
*Sumac is a middle eastern spice that is available online. It is red and used as a condiment in many dishes. It is sour so if you don't want to add this to your spice box, put about 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice into each soup bowl when you serve.
What you need
- 1 cup puy lentils (green french lentils)
- 6 cups low fat, low sodium broth
- 15 oz. tomato sauce (no sugar such as Muir Glen)
- Olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp spanish sweet paprika
- fresh coriander, stems minced and leaves coarsely chopped
- *Sumac and non-fat, plain greek yogurt for garnish
How to make it
- Rinse lentils, add to broth and heat to boiling
- Reduce heat and simmer until lentils are just tender - 20-30 minutes
- Meanwhile, sauté onion over medium low heat until softened
- Add spices to onion and continue to cook over low heat for several minutes
- Add garlic to onion/spice mixture and heat until very fragrant
- Remove from heat and set aside
- When lentils are just tender, add tomato sauce, cilantro and onion mixture
- Increase heat to medium and allow to cook about 10 minutes for flavors to incorporate
- Turn off heat and allow to cool slightly before serving
- Garnish with a tablespoon of yogurt and sprinkled sumac (or optional lemon juice)
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