RCI-SP.003.0618.001
Soup du Jour
Soup du Jour from the Recidemia collection
Prep25 min
Cook40 min
Total65 min
Servings4
Difficultyadvanced
Ingredients
- Onion1 unitchopped
- garlic cloves2 or 3 unitminced
- minced piment1 teaspoonor to taste
- olive oil or other oil2 tablespoons
- small dry Lentils1/2 cupwashed
- + cups water6 unit
- rice1/2 cupwell washed
- 2 unit
- 1 small
- tomatoes2-3 unitcut up
- zucchini or other green vegetable2-3 small
- curry powder1 unitif desired
- salt and pepper1 unitto taste
Method
1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, then add chopped onion and minced garlic, stirring occasionally until softened and fragrant.
2
Add minced piment to the pot and stir for about 30 seconds to release its flavors.
1 minutes
3
Pour in 6 cups of water and bring to a boil, then add the washed lentils and chicken bouillon cubes, stirring to combine.
4
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer the lentils uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
10 minutes
5
Stir in the well-washed rice, tomato paste, and cut-up tomatoes, mixing thoroughly to distribute the tomato paste evenly throughout the broth.
6
Continue simmering for another 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice begins to soften.
7
Trim the zucchini or other green vegetables and cut into small chunks, then add them to the pot along with curry powder if desired.
8
Simmer for a final 10 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the rice and lentils are fully cooked.
10 minutes
9
Season the soup generously with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting as needed.