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Red Lentils: Simple Red Lentil Soup
Yields 2 servings
- Wash ½ cup of red lentils until the water runs clear, then soak them in 1 cup of water for 30 minutes; drain well.
- In a small saucepan, bring 3 cups of water and the soaked lentils to a boil. Skim the froth from the boiling surface.
- Add 1 tablespoon of ghee or olive oil, 1 teaspoon of grated fresh ginger, 1 teaspoon of ground fennel, and ¾ teaspoon of salt, ½ teaspoon of cumin seeds, ¼ teaspoon of ground turmeric—partially cover and gently simmer on low heat for 20 to 30 minutes, until the lentils begin to disintegrate.
- Then partially cover and gently simmer on low heat for 20 to 30 minutes, until the mung beans begin to disintegrate.
- Garnish with 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh herbs, ¼ teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper, 2 teaspoons of fresh lime juice, and drizzle or olive oil or ghee. Serve hot.
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