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Lentil and Apricot Soup (Version 1)

Soup - Legume - -

INGREDIENTS

1 cup red lentils
1 onion, diced
1 teaspoon oil
1 clove Garlic finely diced
4 1/3 cups water or vegetable broth
2 thin slices fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon cummin seeds, ground
1 teaspoon coriander seeds, ground
Pinch of chilli powder or flakes, to taste
Handful of dried apricots
Lemon juice or lemon salt, to taste
Salt and black pepper
Chopped coriander, to garnish

METHOD

Wash and drain lentils.

Fry onion, garlic and ginger with oil in a large saucepan until onions are translucent. Add dry spices. Add lentils, apricots and water or stock to pan, bring to the boil, then simmer for approximately 30-40 minutes. Season to taste. Liquidize. Garnish with coriander when serving.

NOTES

Really nice with crusty bread!

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