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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[email protected]This soup is so good!
melindie Thimannah
[email protected]I love this soup!
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[email protected]This soup is amazing!
Lisa Gillenwater
[email protected]I will definitely be making this soup again.
Ajao Tunde
[email protected]This soup is so flavorful and satisfying.
Tahir Sultan
[email protected]I made this soup for dinner last night and it was a hit! My husband and I both loved it.
Valentina Torres
[email protected]This soup is delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.
Flutra GjikokajShala
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so creamy and flavorful. I usually add a bit of chopped spinach to the soup for extra nutrients.
Samim Sarkar
[email protected]This soup is so good! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's packed with flavor.
Christopher Stier
[email protected]I was looking for a healthy and easy red lentil soup recipe and this one fit the bill perfectly. It was so simple to make and it tasted delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Rebecca Goodall
[email protected]This soup is amazing! I made it for dinner last night and my husband and I both loved it. It's so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Anointed peter
[email protected]I've made this soup several times and it's always a winner. It's so flavorful and satisfying. I usually add a bit of cumin and coriander to the spices for extra depth of flavor.
Ayan yaseen
[email protected]This red lentil soup is delicious and easy to make. I added some chopped carrots and celery to the soup for extra flavor. It was a hit with my family!