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Orange lentil and carrot soup

By PASCALE PEREZ-RUBIN, Jerusalem Post, JANUARY 6, 2022

https://www.jpost.com/food-recipes/article-691745

Orange lentil and carrot soup. (photo credit: PASCALE PEREZ-RUBIN)

ORANGE LENTIL AND CARROT SOUP

Makes 6-8 servings. 

Ingredients

• 1 large onion
• 10 garlic cloves
• 3 medium carrots
• 1½-2 cups orange lentils
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 9-10 cups boiling water (depending on desired consistency)
• 1 tsp. turmeric
• 1 tsp. sweet paprika
• ½ tsp. harissa or spicy paprika
• ¼ tsp. curry or ras el hanout (Tunisian spice mix)
• ½-¾ tsp. cumin
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Serving suggestion:

• Chopped cilantro
• 1 lemon
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Directions:

Chop the onion finely and crush the garlic. Peel the carrots and grate them coarsely. Rinse the orange lentils. 

Heat the oil in a medium pot and sauté the onion until it’s become translucent and softened. Add the carrots and garlic and mix well. Sauté until the carrots have softened, for 2-3 minutes. 

Add the orange lentils and the spices. Mix well and add the boiling water. Mix, cover and heat over a medium-low flame.

Cook for 25-30 minutes until the lentils have softened. 

Serve in large bowls. Sprinkle each bowl with a little chopped cilantro and a few drops of fresh lemon juice. 

Level of difficulty: Easy-medium.
Time: 50-60 minutes. 
Status: Parve ( Vegetarian ).

Enjoy

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