INDIAN LENTIL DAL SOUP

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Bean

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 c. dried lentils (or 3 c. reconstituted)
4 c. vegetable broth
2 c. filtered water
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
3 ribs celery, chopped
1 tbsp cumin, ground (or to taste)
1/2 tsp. curry
1/2 tsp. coriander
1/4 tsp. cayenne
Soy sauce, to taste (up to 1/3 c.)

Steps:

  • The night before you want to make your dal, boil the lentils in water for 5 minutes and then discard the water. Soak the lentils overnight if you are using dried. Change the water once while soaking. When you are ready to use the lentils, discard the soak water. If you are using a pressure cooker to reconstitute the lentils, you can put them in the pressure cooker now. Otherwise, you can hang onto them and add them to the soup later. Chop the onion, carrots, and celery and add it to a saucepan over medium heat. Cover the saucepan and begin mincing the garlic. Then add the garlic to the saucepan. Occasionally, stir the veggies to distribute the heat and keep them from sticking to the pot. Once the onions are translucent, add the broth, water, beans, and spices. Cover the pot and simmer. If your beans are already cooked, you shouldn't have to cook the soup for long. If the lentils are soaked but uncooked, simmer the soup until the lentils are soft enough to eat. Last, add the soy sauce. Tips If you do not have lentils handy, you can use mung beans instead. You can add ginger or jalepenos to this soup if you wish. You can also add cilantro as a delicious garnish.

AlejandroDuron
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I love this soup! It's easy to make and it's always delicious. I usually serve it with some rice or quinoa.


Robin Friel
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This is a great recipe for a vegan lentil soup. I used vegetable broth instead of chicken broth and it turned out great. The soup is so flavorful and satisfying.


Palesa Lisa
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This is the best lentil soup I've ever had. The flavors are so complex and delicious. I especially love the addition of coconut milk. It gives the soup a really creamy and rich flavor.


Hakum Mangrio
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I'm always looking for new and exciting lentil soup recipes. This one definitely fits the bill! The flavors are amazing and the soup is so hearty and filling. I will definitely be making this again.


Sanya Vanya
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This soup is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I just throw everything in my Instant Pot and let it cook. When it's done, dinner is ready! The soup is always delicious and my family loves it.


Udoy Costa
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I love the addition of coconut milk in this soup. It gives it a really creamy and rich flavor. I also added some extra vegetables, like carrots and celery, to bulk it up.


Larrae Lee
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This is a great recipe for a vegan lentil soup. I used vegetable broth instead of chicken broth and it turned out great. The soup is so flavorful and satisfying.


pabloz njuguna
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I usually serve it with some rice or quinoa.


Asad Khanii
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This soup is so hearty and filling. It's perfect for a cold winter day. I especially love the addition of ginger and garlic. They really give the soup a nice kick.


Mehedi Ahmed
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I love how easy this soup is to make. I just threw everything in my slow cooker and let it cook all day. When I came home, dinner was ready! The soup was delicious and my whole family loved it.


Raj Shikder
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This is the best lentil soup I've ever had! The lentils are cooked perfectly and the flavors are so well-balanced. I especially love the addition of coconut milk. Will definitely be making this again and again.


Rykel Rivera
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I'm not a huge fan of lentils, but I really enjoyed this soup. The spices really make all the difference. I served it with some naan bread and it was a perfect meal.


Wiky Tosh
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the soup is so flavorful. I added some extra vegetables, like carrots and celery, to bulk it up and it turned out great.


Kamxo Jorian
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This soup is amazing! I love the combination of spices, and the lentils are so hearty and filling. I've already made it twice, and I'm sure I'll be making it many more times in the future.


Simon nkosi
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Made this lentil dal soup last night and it was a hit! The flavors were so complex and delicious, and the lentils were cooked perfectly. Will definitely be making this again.