Cozy Red Lentil Soup: A Heartwarming Bowl of Comfort - Urban Organic

Ingredients

• 1 cup red lentils
• 5 cups boiling water (1.2 liters)
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup fresh tomato, minced
• 1.5 teaspoons cumin powder
• 1.5 teaspoons coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons curry powder
• 0.5 teaspoons chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 6 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1 small jalapeno or serrano pepper, diced
• 4 tablespoons (60 ml) olive oil, divided
• 0.25 cup fresh dill, finely minced
• 0.5 cup fresh cilantro, finely minced
• 1 tablespoon butter
• Fresh lemon juice
• Pita chips or fried pita bites
• Fresh parsley