FIJIAN DHAL SOUP
I developed this soup after going on a 2 month vacation in Fiji. For those of you who enjoy a somewhat spicy soup, this one is for you. If you want to make it really spicy add a little more cayenne pepper.
Provided by William Anatooskin
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a medium size stock pot add 4 cups water, dhal peas, fenugreek seeds, mustard seeds and soak for about 1 hour. When softened, drain and rinse well.
- In a large stock pot, add 10 cups water and drained dhal pea mixture and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 1/2 hour or until peas are soft.
- In a saute pan, add olive oil, garlic and onions and cook until lightly browned.
- Add onion mixture, crushed chili pepper, carrots and celery to large stock pot. Cook for 15 minutes or until carrots are tender.
- Puree soup in batches in a blender or food processor. Return to stock pot and add salt, turmeric, curry powder, chicken soup base and soy sauce. Simmer for another 5 minutes and then serve
Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.6 calories, Carbohydrate 26.1 g, Cholesterol 0.6 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 11.3 g, Protein 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 811.1 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
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Erin Boone
[email protected]This soup is a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. Next time I'll use less chili peppers.
PK Kicker
[email protected]This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's packed with lentils, tomatoes, and spinach.
RyLee Best
[email protected]I love that this soup is so versatile. You can add any vegetables you like, or even meat if you want. It's also a great soup to freeze for later.
Md Rahan
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover lentils. I always have a bag of lentils in my pantry and this soup is a great way to use them up.
Israel Matthew
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Obasi Franklyn
[email protected]This soup is so comforting and flavorful. I love the combination of lentils, coconut milk, and spices.
Rokan King 01
[email protected]This soup was a hit with my family! Even my picky kids loved it. I served it with some naan bread and it was the perfect meal.
Maxwell Ouma
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great. The only thing I would change next time is to add more vegetables. Maybe some chopped carrots or spinach.
Tristen Bennett
[email protected]This soup was easy to make and packed with flavor. I used red lentils, which gave the soup a beautiful orange color. I also added a bit of extra spice, which really kicked it up a notch.
Motasem Yoseuf
[email protected]I've never had Fijian food before, but this soup was a great introduction. It was so flavorful and comforting, and the lentils were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again!
Oghosa Aikodon
[email protected]This Fijian dhal soup was absolutely delicious! The flavors were rich and complex, and the soup was very filling. I especially loved the addition of coconut milk, which gave the soup a creamy and velvety texture.