RED LENTIL SOUP
Red lentils are a beautiful color orange when dry, but they become a rather drab yellow when they cook. This can be disappointing, until you taste the lentils.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Time 1h15m
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large, heavy soup pot over medium heat and add the onion. Cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes, and add the garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, the cumin, coriander, and curry powder. Stir together for about a minute, until the garlic is fragrant, and stir in the tomatoes with their juice. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring often, for 10 minutes, until the tomatoes have cooked down slightly. Add salt to taste.
- Stir in the lentils and water or chicken stock. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer 30 minutes. Add salt to taste and continue to simmer for 15 to 30 minutes, until the lentils have fallen apart and thickened the soup. Using the back of your spoon, mash the lentils against the side of the pot to thicken the soup further. Add the pepper, taste, and add cayenne if you want more spice. Taste and adjust salt. Stir in the lime juice.
- If you wish, puree with an immersion blender or in batches in a blender, holding a towel over the lid to prevent hot soup from splashing out, and return to the pot. Heat through and serve, topping each bowl with a dollop of yogurt and a generous sprinkling of chopped cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 440, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 64 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 27 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1314 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Dunya Hasan
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lentil soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of spices and vegetables is perfect, and the soup is so creamy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Mary
[email protected]This soup is delicious! It's hearty and flavorful, and I love the addition of the lentils. It's also really easy to make, which is a bonus.
Danyal Gaming
[email protected]This is the best lentil soup I've ever had. It's so creamy and flavorful, and the lentils are perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Afrin Jannat
[email protected]This soup is amazing! I love the smoky flavor from the cumin and paprika. It's also really easy to make, which is a bonus.
Abdullah ali Tagar
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and exciting soup recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The red lentils add a nice twist to the classic lentil soup, and the spices give it a really unique flavor.
cristiina as
[email protected]This soup is delicious! It's hearty and flavorful, and I love the addition of the lentils. It's also really easy to make, which is a bonus.
M Safeer
[email protected]I was looking for a healthy and easy lentil soup recipe and this one fit the bill perfectly. It was so simple to make and turned out so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Sk Omi
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The soup is delicious and so easy to make. I especially love the addition of the lemon juice at the end. It really brightens up the flavor.
Afzal Afzal
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so hearty and satisfying, and the leftovers are even better the next day.
soul soul
[email protected]This soup is amazing! I love the smoky flavor from the cumin and paprika. It's also really easy to make, which is a bonus.
Hira Akter
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of lentil soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of spices and vegetables is perfect, and the soup is so creamy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Olamilekan Habey
[email protected]This red lentil soup is a lifesaver! It's so easy to make and always a hit with my family. I love that it's packed with veggies and lentils, so I know everyone is getting a healthy meal.