INDIAN LENTILS AND RICE SOUP

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From start to finish, you can have lentil soup in less than 30 minutes. I have to say my daughter doesn't enjoy the mint and coconut in it so we serve hers without!

Provided by TishT

Categories     Rice

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 medium green onions, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 tablespoon finely chopped gingerroot
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
5 1/4 cups vegetable broth or 5 1/4 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups dried lentils, sorted and rinsed
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large tomatoes, chopped (1 cup)
1/4 cup shredded coconut
2 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint or 2 teaspoons dried mint leaves
3 cups hot cooked rice
1 1/2 cups plain nonfat yogurt

Steps:

  • Spray 3-quart saucepan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Cook green onions, gingerroot, red pepper and garlic in saucepan over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are tender.
  • Stir in 5 cups of the broth, the lentils, turmeric and salt.
  • Heat to boiling; reduce heat.
  • Cover and simmer about 25 to 30 minutes, adding remaining stock if needed, until lentils are tender.
  • Stir in tomato, coconut and mint.
  • Serve over rice with yogurt.

Alvin Veersamy
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover lentils.


Income Climbers Club
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I'm not a fan of lentils, but this soup was surprisingly good.


Suliyat Opeyemi
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This soup is delicious and healthy. I love it!


T Thanush
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day.


Personal System
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I love this soup! It's so flavorful and satisfying.


willy de bruin
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a great source of protein and fiber.


Howard Myrick
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Delicious and easy to make. Will definitely be making this again.


Ak KOBIR
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This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and comforting. I love the combination of lentils and rice.


Shoaib Kahloon
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I'm not usually a fan of lentil soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and hearty. I will definitely be making this again.


Maynor Lopes ramires
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This soup is delicious and healthy. I love that it's made with lentils and rice, which are both good sources of fiber.


Ali Girl
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I made this soup for my family and they all loved it. It's a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Mark Rusneac
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also very filling and satisfying.


Mike Chaddy
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I love this soup! It's so flavorful and satisfying. I always feel good after eating it.


Cecil Jacobs
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This soup was delicious! I was surprised at how easy it was to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Layan Fisal
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit with my family. It's hearty, comforting, and packed with flavor. The lentils and rice give it a nice texture and the spices add a wonderful depth of flavor.


Mahammad Xalilov
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This lentil and rice soup is a lifesaver on busy weeknights! It's quick, easy, and so flavorful. I love that I can throw everything in my Instant Pot and have a delicious, healthy meal in no time.


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