Indian Spiced Lentil Soup recipe

 

Winter is almost there, and the cold season has already begun. To warm up a cold day, try this healthy Indian lentil soup – everyone can enjoy it!

 

Besides, it’s protein-packed, gluten-free, and vegetarian or vegan, depending on your garnishes. Here´s the recipe:

 

 Ingredients:

 

2 cups dried red lentils

 

6 cups vegetable stock

 

1 tablespoon canola oil

 

1/4 tablespoon brown mustard seeds

 

2 tablespoons minced garlic

 

1 2/3 tablespoons Madras curry powder

 

1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds

 

1/8 teaspoon red chili flakes

 

1/8 tsp fresh ground black peppercorn

 

1/8 teaspoon turmeric

 

One 14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes (preferably San Marzano)

 

1/8 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

 

1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

 

Instructions:

 

Rinse the lentils several times until the water is clear. Set aside.

 

In a large soup pot, heat the 1 tablespoon canola oil over medium heat. Add the mustard seeds. When they start to crackle, add the garlic, curry powder, chilies, pepper, turmeric and fenugreek. Sauté for a few seconds, until the spices are fragrant. Then add the lentils

 

Add the vegetable stock, canned tomatoes, salt and lemon juice. Stir to combine.

 

Reduce the heat to medium low, cover the pan and simmer for 10 – 20 minutes. (Cooking time will vary depending on the lentils you use—their size, freshness, etc.)

 

Optional garnishes: Add chopped cilantro or parsley after cooking. Or drizzle or dollop bowls of soup with plain yogurt as desired.

 

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