Lentil Soup with Flatbread

Ingredients

• 1 cup red lentils
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 pieces flatbread
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the 1 cup red lentils under cold water until the water runs clear. Set aside.

2. 2

   Heat the 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the 1 diced onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp ground cumin. Stir for 1 minute until fragrant.

4. 4

   Add the rinsed lentils and 4 cups vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until lentils are tender and soup thickens, about 20 minutes.

5. 5

   Season with salt and pepper to taste. If you like heat, add a pinch of red chili flakes.

6. 6

   Ladle the soup into bowls and top with chopped cilantro. Serve hot with the 4 pieces of flatbread for dipping.

Tools you’ll need

• large pot
• wooden spoon
• knife
• cutting board
• measuring cups
• measuring spoons

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