Red Lentil Soup with Bacon

01Method

1. 1

   Rinse the red lentils thoroughly under cold water, then simmer them in water until completely softened.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté the diced onion until translucent.

3. 3

   Stir in the minced garlic, shredded ginger and caraway seeds.

4. 4

   Add the chopped tomatoes and cook briefly, then stir in the tomato paste.

5. 5

   Once the lentils are tender, drain and transfer to the tomato mixture. Stir well, adjust consistency with hot water or broth if needed, and simmer until flavors meld. Enhance the creaminess with cooking cream if desired.

6. 6

   Fry the bacon until crisp. Serve the soup with a dollop of sour cream, fresh cilantro leaves and a piece of the fried bacon.