GREEN LENTIL SOUP
easy lentil soup in curry with lamb
Servings
6
Servings
6
Ingredients
4
tbs
olive oil
1
piece
small ginger
peeled & minced
6
cloves
garlic
minced
1
medium
yellow or white onion
chopped
1
tbs
ground cumin
1
tsp
curry powder
2
tsp
garam masala
200
grams
lamb meat
diced
2
pieces
carrots
peeled & julienned
2
large
tomatoes
chopped
1
cup
brown or green lentils
picked over, rinsed & cooked
6
cups
water
1
cube beef bouillon
optional
salt & freshly ground pepper
to taste
1
piece
red chili pepper
diced (optional)
juice of 1/2 lemon
1
bundle
coriander
roughly chopped for garnish
Instructions
Heat oil in a deep cooking pot over medium heat.
Sauté the ginger, garlic and onions until softened & translucent.
Add in the dry spices and stir for a few minutes or until aromatic.
Then add the diced lamb meat, cook until the meat is brown while stirring occasionally.
Pour in the sliced tomatoes and cook for a few minutes.
Add in the lentils and water. Add the bouillon and bring the mixture to a boil.
Season generously with freshly ground pepper and if needed, add more salt.
Then partially cover the pot while the soup simmers.
Cook for about 30 minutes or until the lentils are tender but still hold their shape.
You may add in the chopped red chili pepper, if you like a bit of kick to your soup.
Remove the pot from the heat and pour in the lemon juice. Add the coriander just before serving the soup.