Brazil Nut Free Za'atar-Tahini Pumpkin Lentil Soup
Total time50 min
Prep time15 min
Cook time35 min
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4 servings
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
- 1 ½ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp ground coriander
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin purée
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp tahini
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
For serving
- 2 tsp za'atar
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 6–7 minutes.
- 2
Add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Watch closely so the garlic does not brown.
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