DAHL SOUP (NEPAL-STYLE CREAMY LENTIL SOUP)

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This is a delicious creamy lentil soup from Nepal. It's quite flavorful as well as being healthy. There are countless variations of this soup recipe, which differ in the lentils (some use red, some use yellow, etc) and spices used which primarily reflects the region where the recipe originated. It easily adapts to recipe...

Provided by Vickie Parks

Categories     Other Soups

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 Tbsp sesame oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 cups vegetable broth
1 (15-oz) can(s) diced tomatoes (undrained)
1 (13-oz) can(s) light coconut milk
1 cup lentils (red or yellow work equally well)
2 tsp finely chopped ginger (or 1 1/2 tsp ground ginger)
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp coriander
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cardamom
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 medium lemon, juiced
1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (amount is approximate)

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic, and sauté for about 6 minutes, stirring frequently, or until the onions are soft and starting to caramelize.
  • 2. Add all remaining ingredients (except lemon and cilantro). Let the mixture almost reach a boil. Reduce heat, cover pot, and let simmer 20 to 30 minutes or until lentils are tender.
  • 3. Remove pot from heat, and stir in 3/4 cup of the cilantro. Squeeze lemon halves into the pot, and stir. Ladle into serving bowls, and garnish each serving with remaining cilantro, and serve immediately.

Heartlesstime
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This soup is delicious! The lentils are cooked perfectly and the soup is very flavorful.


Chyanne Martin
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Shawn Thomas
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover lentils. It's also a very healthy and nutritious dish.


CPA WILLIAM OTOM
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I'm not a huge fan of lentil soup, but this recipe is really good. The lentils are cooked perfectly and the soup is very flavorful. I would definitely make it again.


Thebeast Beast
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This soup is really good! It's hearty and filling, but also light and refreshing. I love the combination of lentils, coconut milk, and spices.


Hdj Jrjr
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This soup is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful. I love the addition of the coconut milk. It really makes the soup.


RONALD STEELE
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This soup is delicious! The lentils are cooked perfectly and the soup is very flavorful. I would definitely make it again.


Casen Evans
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I usually serve it with a side of naan bread.


Caroline Mchawia
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover lentils. It's also a very healthy and nutritious dish.


Chukwu Onyedika Emmanuel
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I'm not a huge fan of lentil soup, but this recipe is really good. The lentils are cooked perfectly and the soup is very flavorful. I would definitely make it again.


Seferina Rosario
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This soup is really good! It's hearty and filling, but also light and refreshing. I love the combination of lentils, coconut milk, and spices.


Md Anos
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This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and creamy. I love the addition of the coconut milk. It really takes the soup to the next level.


As Chris
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I love this soup! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I usually serve it with a side of rice or quinoa.


Carla De Santiago
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover lentils. I had some lentils that were about to go bad, so I decided to make this soup. It was a great decision! The soup is delicious and I'm so glad I didn't let the lentils go to waste.


Wahab Ali shah
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out perfectly. It's creamy, flavorful, and has just the right amount of spice. I served it with a side of naan bread and it was a hit!


Chamod Mathisha
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This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love that it's a one-pot meal, so there's minimal cleanup. I also appreciate that it's a healthy and nutritious dish.


Charles Mosley
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I'm not usually a fan of lentil soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of lentils, coconut milk, and spices is divine. The soup is hearty and filling, but also light and refreshing. I highly recommend it!


adopt me hacks
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This dahl soup is amazing! The flavors are so rich and complex, and the lentils are cooked perfectly. I love the addition of the coconut milk, which gives the soup a creamy and velvety texture. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.