SPICED RED LENTIL SOUP WITH CRISPY FRIED GINGER
Intensely flavorful ginger marries well with the strong curry powder seasoning in this Indian-style lentil soup.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large, heavy-bottom pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, ginger, cumin, and curry powder; cook, scraping any browned bits from bottom of pot with a wooden spoon, until onion is soft and light golden, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, and add tomatoes. Cook about 5 minutes.
- Stir lentils, chicken stock, the water, and bay leaf into pot; raise heat to medium-high, and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender, about 30 minutes. Add salt; season with pepper. Remove from heat. Let stand about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make fried ginger: In a medium saute pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add ginger in a single layer; cook, stirring constantly, until strips begin to turn crisp and deep golden, about 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon or tongs, transfer to paper towels to drain. Keep warm until ready to serve.
- Remove bay leaf from pot, and discard. Using an immersion or regular blender (working in batches so as not to fill jar more than halfway), puree soup until completely smooth. Return soup to low heat until warmed through. Divide soup among six serving bowls; top each bowl with about 1 tablespoon yogurt. Garnish with fried ginger; serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 g, Cholesterol 2 g, Fat 6 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 18 g, Sodium 665 g
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Adeel Sorya
sorya-adeel@gmail.comThis is the best red lentil soup I've ever had. I'll definitely be making it again.
Rozy razan
r93@yahoo.comI've never made a red lentil soup before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the soup turned out great.
chaundra thacker
t_c@gmail.comThis soup is a great meal to make on a cold winter day.
Reval Magdy
m.reval46@hotmail.comI love that this soup is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.
Momina Amjad
momina-a@gmail.comThis soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
carlos rodriguez
carlos@gmail.comI made this soup for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about it.
Walid Mbugua
walidm@yahoo.comThis soup is so easy to make, even for a beginner cook. I highly recommend it.
Douglas Hendrickson
hdouglas@aol.comI love the way the crispy ginger adds a little bit of spice to the soup.
Yama Sultani
s.yama85@gmail.comThis soup is a great way to use up leftover lentils. I always have a can or two on hand.
Feeon Best
fbest@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of lentils, but this soup changed my mind. It's so creamy and flavorful.
Hunain Sabir
hs78@hotmail.co.ukThis is my new favorite soup recipe. It's so easy to make and it's so delicious.
Dontarious Thomas
dthomas57@hotmail.comI made this soup for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it.
HD Kamaboi
hdk@yahoo.comThis soup is so flavorful and comforting. I love the combination of spices and the crispy ginger.
delin monyela
delinm@hotmail.comI've made this soup several times and it's always a hit with my family.
Yar Muhammad
yar.muhammad@gmail.comThis red lentil soup is a delicious and easy-to-make meal. The crispy fried ginger adds a nice touch of flavor and texture.