W. SONOMA INDIAN RED LENTIL SOUP
This recipe is from the Williams Sonoma "Soup for Supper" cookbook. I think it is exceptionally good. While lentil soup is usually comfort food, this variation makes it a bit exotic, too. The fragrant Indian spices lighten and brighten the simple, homey flavor of the soup. Red lentils have a tendency to break down into a coarse puree as they cook, so if you prefer some texture, omit the blender or food processor step.
Provided by The Mad Slovak
Categories Lentil
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Pick over the red lentils and discard any misshapen lentils or stones.
- Rinse lentils and drain.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add the onion and saute, stirring occasionally, until tender and translucent (8 to 10 minutes).
- Add the coriander, cumin, ginger, turmeric, and cayenne and stir to mix well.
- Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, to release the flavors of the spices (2 to 3 minutes).
- Add the lentils and then gradually add the water or stock, stirring constantly.
- Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce the heat to low, cover partially, and simmer until the lentils are very soft (30 to 40 minutes).
- Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.
- Working in batches, puree the soup in a blender or food processor.
- Return the soup to a clean saucepan and place over medium heat.
- Stir in the tomatoes and lemon juice and cook until heated through.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.7, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 154.1, Carbohydrate 37.3, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 3.7, Protein 13.3
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Miko Cha
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Taitan McCauley
[email protected]This soup is a must-try for anyone who loves Indian food.
Gaurav Bhattarai
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this soup to anyone who loves lentils or is looking for a new and easy soup recipe.
Queen Asia
[email protected]This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat lentils.
Ahmad YT bro
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lentils, but I really enjoyed this soup. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the soup was very flavorful.
Sanayaa Jahan chowdhury
[email protected]This soup is a great make-ahead meal. You can make it ahead of time and then reheat it when you're ready to eat.
Valerie Recktenwald
[email protected]This soup is perfect for a cold winter day.
Emad Uddin
[email protected]I made this soup for a party, and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.
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[email protected]The soup was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less cayenne pepper if you don't like spicy food.
Mahamed Seid
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover lentils. I had some leftover lentils from a previous recipe, and I was looking for a way to use them up. This soup was the perfect solution.
Iqra Mehar
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to make and doesn't require a lot of ingredients. The soup is also very versatile. You can add any vegetables or spices that you like.
Kikakim Kim
[email protected]This soup is delicious! It's hearty and flavorful, and the lentils give it a nice protein boost. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.