Azerbaijani lentil soup
Description
Perfect for lunch. I'll tell you more below.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients.
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Step 2
Dice the onion and sauté in a small amount of vegetable oil until translucent.
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Step 3
Add the tomatoes in their own juice to the onion. Simmer over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Step 4
Rinse the rice until the water runs clear, and rinse the red lentils as well. If you want to reduce the soup's cooking time, soak the lentils in hot water for half an hour beforehand.
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Step 5
Add the rice and lentils to the pot. Simmer everything together for another 5 minutes.
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Step 6
Then pour in the water or vegetable broth. Add all the spices, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil and simmer over low heat until the grains become tender, about 20–25 minutes.
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Step 7
Remove the pot from the stove. Puree the soup with an immersion blender until smooth.
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Step 8
If the consistency is too thick, add more water or broth. Return the pot to the stove, bring to a boil, and simmer for another 5 minutes. Let the soup steep for 5–10 minutes, then add lemon juice to taste at the end.
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Step 9
Serve the ready soup with white croutons and finely chopped cilantro. Azerbaijani lentil soup is ready, enjoy your meal!