Lentil Soup ( Dahl)

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  • Number of Servings: 10
Ingredients
2 Cups Channa Daal ( small lentils usually Yellow)3 medium Diced Tomatoes1 Medium Onion Diced5 Cloves of garlic - Diced1 Bunch of Cilantro - Chopped 1 1/2 Tsp Cummin Powder5 Cups of Water4 TBSP of Olive OilSalt and Pepper to Taste
Directions
Start with your Lentils in a bowl and cover with water, let sit for 2 hrs to absorb most of the moisture ( don't add more water)

Once Done put in large pot and add 5 cups of water, on medium/high heat bring to a boil. In Seperate frying pan add Olive Oil and Onion and Cummin Powder lightly sautee for 1-2 min until golden add in Garlic sautee for 1 min , add in chopped tomatoes and cook until tomatoes are lightly cooked add in Cilantro, let sit for 1-2 min and mix well.

After the lentils have come to a boil reduce heat to simmer and add in tomato mixture. Stir will, heat and serve.

This is a nice warm thicker soup. Great for lunches or dinners. Freezes great as well!

Makes around 10 - 1 cup servings

Number of Servings: 10

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TNORDMARKEN.

Servings Per Recipe: 10
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 75.4
  • Total Fat: 1.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 706.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 11.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.9 g
  • Protein: 4.3 g

Member Reviews
  • LTPONCE6
    Easy and delicious, I added some red pepper flakes, mustard seed and ginger, I used cilantro to garnish along with sliced green onions and a tablespoon of plain non fat Greek yogurt. I also substituted canned fire roasted tomatoes for the fresh - 3/22/16