RED LENTIL SOUP WITH GARAM MASALA

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Blender     Onion     Low Fat     Lunch     Spice     Lentil     Winter     Healthy     Simmer     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 12 cups, serving 6 as a main course

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 1/2 cups dried red lentils (about 1 pound), picked over
2 medium onions, chopped fine
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon tumeric
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
6 cups water
2 cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • In a bowl soak lentils in water to cover by 2 inches 1 hour and drain in a fine sieve.
  • In a 4-quart heavy saucepan cook onions in oil over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until golden. Stir in salt and spices and cook over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Stir in lentils, water, and broth and simmer until lentils fall apart, about 25 minutes. (Old lentils may take longer to cook.) Let soup cool slightly.
  • Transfer soup to a blender in batches and purée (use caution when blending hot liquids), transferring to a bowl. In pan heat soup over moderate heat, stirring, until hot and season with salt of necessary.

Dylan Willoughby
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This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I think next time I'll add more spices and maybe a bit of chopped vegetables.


Ammar Khan
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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 add a bit of chopped spinach and a can of diced tomatoes to the soup, and sometimes I'll also add a bit of cooked chicken or beef. It's a great way to


Jacob Mogapi
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This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and comforting, and it's also really easy to make. I've already made it twice and I'm sure I'll be making it many more times in the future.


NDIHOKUBWAYO Henry Florian
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I'm not a huge fan of lentils, but this soup was surprisingly good! The lentils were cooked perfectly and the soup was very flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Sinenhlanhla Sixolile Mhlongo
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This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I think next time I'll add more spices and maybe a bit of chopped vegetables.


ASIEBA JOSHUA SIMPSON
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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 add a bit of chopped spinach and a can of diced tomatoes to the soup, and sometimes I'll also add a bit of cooked chicken or beef. It's a great way to


Nandipha MHLONGO
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This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and comforting, and it's also really easy to make. I've already made it twice and I'm sure I'll be making it many more times in the future.


Dahiru Sani
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I'm not a huge fan of lentils, but this soup was surprisingly good! The lentils were cooked perfectly and the soup was very flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Ranjit Tamang
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This soup was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it! I think next time I'll use less ginger and chili powder. Otherwise, it was a great soup and I'll definitely be making it again.


Ayden Jacobs
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit! It's so flavorful and comforting, and it's also really easy to make. I usually add a bit of chopped carrots and celery to the soup, and sometimes I'll also add a can of diced tomatoes. It's


Uche Samuel
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This soup is delicious and easy to make! I used a little less ginger than the recipe called for, and it was still plenty flavorful. I also added a bit of chopped spinach at the end, which gave it a nice pop of color and nutrients.