Black Lentil Soup.

Makes: 4 | Prep Time: 10 min. | Cook Time: 10 min.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1-1/2 cups black lentils
  • 1/2 cup onion diced
  • 1/2 cup carrots diced
  • 1/2 cup celery diced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a 4 to 5 quart heavy saucepan over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking.
  2. Saute onion, stirring, until golden, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add carrots, celery, cumin and salt and saute, stirring, for 2 minutes.
  4. Add lentils and broth.
  5. Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender, about 20 minutes. Add water if additional liquid is needed.