Spicy home-style coral lentil soup

Ingredients

For 4 servings

• •300 g 300 g Coral lenses
• •3 3 Carrots
• •3 3 garlic pod(s)
• •1 1 Onion(s)
• •1 1 Tomato(s)
• •Olive oil
• •1 1 Cumin
• •1 1 Paprika
• •0.5 0.5 Espelette pepper
• •2 l 2 l Water
• •Salt
• •pepper

Method

1. 1.Start by preparing all the vegetables: peel the garlic and onion, then mince them finely. Peel the carrots and cut them into small pieces.
2. 2.Wash the tomato, cut it into quarters and remove the seeds. Rinse the coral lentils well in a colander under cold water until the water is clear.
3. 3.In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the spices of your choice and let them heat for a few seconds stirring to release their aromas.
4. 4.Add the prepared vegetables (carrots, tomato, onion and garlic) to the cocotte. Bring them back for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring regularly.
5. 5.Add drained coral lenses, then pour water. Mix all the ingredients well and cook over low heat for about 20 minutes.
6. 6.After cooking, mix the soup according to the desired texture. Put it back on fire to warm it if necessary, then taste and adjust the seasoning according to your taste.