Lentils & veg with Coriander Soup

   

 Ingredients

• 250g red split lentils
• 2 medium potatoes peeled and cut to small cubes
• 1 large onion finely chopped
• 2 large carrots , peeled and grated
• 1 vegetable cube  
• 1 lemon juice
• 3 tbsp coriander leaves chopped (optional).
• 2 tbsp olive oil for frying
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• Sprinkle of Sumaq (optional).
• ¼ tsp chilli powder
• 2 ½ - 3 pint water
• Salt to taste

Method

-Wash the lentils and put in a large pot, add the water and bring it to the boil (do not cover the pot) let it simmer on a low heat for 30 minutes stirring occasionally.

-Add  vegetable cube, potatoes and carrots, simmer for 25 minutes.

-In a frying pan add the oil, onion, cumin and chilli, fry for 3 minutes only, add them to the simmering pot, add the salt, lemon juice and fresh coriander, cook for 5 more minutes stirring occasionally, add some hot water if the soup is too thick.

-Serve the soup as it is or blend it in a liquidiser until smooth, then serve with sprinkle of cumin powder.