Lentil soup with spices (serves 4-6)
(recipe taken from "Soupes maison" by Émilie Franzo)
- 400 g coral lentils
- 1 "finger" of ginger and 1 c. tablespoons fresh coriander, finely chopped
- 1 c. tablespoon each of powdered spices: cumin, turmeric, garam masala
- 2 c. tablespoon olive oil
- 2 c. tablespoon organic tomatoes (concentrate)
- salt and pepper
- 2 liters of water
- 4 c. tablespoon milk kefir, Greek yogurt, crème fraîche or cream of oats or other plant-based product
- 3-4 sprigs fresh unchopped coriander (for garnish)
Peel and chop garlic, onion and ginger and sauté in olive oil over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add the spices and herbs and sauté for 2-3 minutes.rinse the lentils and add them to the tomato along with the other ingredients.mix well with the spices, then stir in the water and bring to the boil. Cook for 35 minutes over medium heat, stirring regularly. Season with salt and pepper. Pour into soup tureen or individual bowls, add cream (vegetable or animal, or yogurt...) and coriander sprigs. Add a little paprika or chilli pepper to taste.