DAHL SOUP (NEPAL-STYLE CREAMY LENTIL SOUP)

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This is a delicious creamy lentil soup from Nepal. It's quite flavorful as well as being healthy. There are countless variations of this soup recipe, which differ in the lentils (some use red, some use yellow, etc) and spices used which primarily reflects the region where the recipe originated. It easily adapts to recipe...

Provided by Vickie Parks

Categories     Other Soups

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 Tbsp sesame oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 cups vegetable broth
1 (15-oz) can(s) diced tomatoes (undrained)
1 (13-oz) can(s) light coconut milk
1 cup lentils (red or yellow work equally well)
2 tsp finely chopped ginger (or 1 1/2 tsp ground ginger)
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp coriander
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cardamom
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 medium lemon, juiced
1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (amount is approximate)

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic, and sauté for about 6 minutes, stirring frequently, or until the onions are soft and starting to caramelize.
  • 2. Add all remaining ingredients (except lemon and cilantro). Let the mixture almost reach a boil. Reduce heat, cover pot, and let simmer 20 to 30 minutes or until lentils are tender.
  • 3. Remove pot from heat, and stir in 3/4 cup of the cilantro. Squeeze lemon halves into the pot, and stir. Ladle into serving bowls, and garnish each serving with remaining cilantro, and serve immediately.

Marine Force
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This dahl soup is a delicious and nutritious meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. It's easy to make and the leftovers are even better the next day. I highly recommend this recipe!


Salifu Abdullah
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Yum!


Nasir jan
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This soup is pure comfort food. It's hearty, flavorful, and so easy to make. I love that I can throw it all in the pot and let it simmer away. It's the perfect meal for a cold night.


Oduntan Victor
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this soup. I'm not usually a fan of lentils, but the coconut milk and spices really made this dish sing. I will definitely be making this again!


Muhammad jawad Muhammad jawad
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Not bad!


MD RAYHAN AHMED
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This was a great recipe! The soup was easy to make and tasted amazing. I especially liked the addition of coconut milk, which gave it a creamy and rich flavor. I will definitely be making this again!


md arif arif
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The soup was absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The lentils were cooked to perfection and the spices were perfectly balanced. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a flavorful and sat


THEBOSS590
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This soup is a winner! It's hearty, flavorful, and easy to make. I love that it's a healthy and affordable meal that the whole family enjoys.


Paula Alford
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I'm not usually a fan of lentil soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The addition of coconut milk and spices makes it so flavorful and satisfying. I especially appreciate that it's a one-pot meal, which makes it easy to clean up.


Helen Fell
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This dahl soup is incredible! The flavors are so rich and complex, and the lentils are perfectly cooked. I love the addition of coconut milk, which gives it a creamy and velvety texture. I will definitely be making this again!