Curried Lentil Soup
- Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups red lentils2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 Spanish onion, finely chopped1 clove garlic, finely chopped1-inch piece fresh ginger, finely chopped1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon ground coriander1 teaspoon curry powder1/2 teaspoon turmeric1/4 teaspoon red chili powder2 tablespoons cold water1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained4 cups waterSalt, to taste2 tablespoons chopped cilantro or parsley2 scallions, finely chopped
1. Remove any stones from the lentils.
2. In a large casserole, heat the oil and cook the onion over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring often, or until it softens. Add the garlic and ginger, and stir for one more minute.
3. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the cumin, coriander, curry powder, turmeric, and red chili powder. Gradually stir in the 2 tablespoons of water and mix well. Add the spice mixture to the onion and cook, stirring, 1-2 minutes.
4. Add the tomatoes, lentils, and 4 cups of water. Bring the soup to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until it becomes a chunky puree.
5. Add salt and ladle soup into bowls. Sprinkle with cilantro or parsley and scallions. Serve.
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MOMANDRN22.
2. In a large casserole, heat the oil and cook the onion over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring often, or until it softens. Add the garlic and ginger, and stir for one more minute.
3. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the cumin, coriander, curry powder, turmeric, and red chili powder. Gradually stir in the 2 tablespoons of water and mix well. Add the spice mixture to the onion and cook, stirring, 1-2 minutes.
4. Add the tomatoes, lentils, and 4 cups of water. Bring the soup to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until it becomes a chunky puree.
5. Add salt and ladle soup into bowls. Sprinkle with cilantro or parsley and scallions. Serve.
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MOMANDRN22.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 85.6
- Total Fat: 3.8 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 907.7 mg
- Total Carbs: 10.0 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.6 g
- Protein: 3.8 g
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