From Please To The Table
Serves 6
Ingredients
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/3 cup dried apricots, chopped
1 1/2 cups dried split red lentils, rinsed thoroughly
5 cups chicken stock or canned broth
3 medium-size fresh, ripe plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1/2 teaspoon cumin, or more to taste
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or more to taste
chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Directions
In a large soup pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion,
garlic, and apricots. Saute, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft,
about 12 minutes.
Add the lentils and stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer,
covered, until the lentils are tender, about 30 minutes.
Stir in the tomatoes, cumin, thyme, and salt and pepper. Simmer, covered, for
another 10 minutes.
Remove half the soup and puree it in a food processor. Return the puree to the
pot. Stir a few times, then season the soup with the lemon juice and additional
salt and pepper, if necessary. Simmer, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes longer.
Serve sprinkled with parsley.
