Spicy Lentil Soup & Roasted Garlic Bread

Name: Spicy Lentil Soup & Roasted Garlic Bread
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 4 meals
Ingredients: garlic clove; onion; dried red lentils; oil; diced tomatoes; coconut milk; water; salt; black pepper; cumin; dried herbs; tomato purée; lime; pita breads; olive oil; pinch salt; coriander

Lentil soup with coconut milk combines a creamy texture with rich tomato flavor and aromatic spices. Hearty and warming, perfect for cold days. Served with pita bread for a perfect pairing.

45 min

Vegan Lactose free

Soup:: 2 garlic clove; 1 onion; 2 pkgdried red lentils; 2 tbspoil; 1 pkgdiced tomatoes; 1 pkgcoconut milk; 10 dlwater; 1.5 tspsalt; 0.5 tspblack pepper; 2 pkgcumin; 0.5 pkgdried herbs; 1 pkgtomato purée; 1 lime
Additional Ingredients:: 1 pkgpita breads; 1 garlic clove; 2 tbspolive oil; pinch salt; 0.5 pkgdried herbs; 1 pkgcoriander

1
Peel and finely chop the garlic and onion.
2
Rinse the lentils in a sieve under cold water and let them drain.
3
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic and sauté for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4
Add the crushed tomatoes, coconut milk, about 9–10 dl of water, and lentils to the pot. Season with salt, black pepper, cumin, half a package of dried herb mix, lime juice, and tomato paste. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5
Preheat the oven to 200°C and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
6
Place the pita bread on the tray. Peel the garlic and finely chop or press it. Spread the garlic over the pita bread, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and the remaining herb mix. Place the tray in the oven and bake for about 5 minutes, or follow the instructions on the packaging.
7
Wash and finely chop the cilantro.
8
Blend the soup with an immersion blender until smooth after 20 minutes of cooking.
9
Pour the soup into bowls, garnish with cilantro, and serve with garlic bread. Enjoy.