Red Lentil Soup
Ingredients
2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 Onion diced
2 Tablespoons Garlic minced
2 Teaspoons Black Mustard Seeds
1 Teaspoon Cumin
1 Teaspoon Turmeric
1/2 Teaspoon Coriander
1 Small Carrot diced
2 Cups Cauliflower small florets
1 1/4 Cups Red Lentils rinsed
6 Cups Water
1 Cup Tomato diced
2 Cups Broccoli small florets
1/2 Teaspoon Sea Salt
1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
Fresh Parsley or Cilantro chopped for garnish
Preparation
Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot on medium heat. Sauté the onions and garlic until tender. Add the mustard seeds and stir until they begin to pop. Add the other spices and sauté 1 minute. Add the carrot and cauliflower and stir to coat. Add the lentils and water and bring to a boil.
Reduce to low and simmer until the lentils are soft, about 25 minutes. Add the tomato, broccoli, and salt and continue to simmer 5 more minutes. Just before serving, stir in the lemon juice and sprinkle with parsley or cilantro.