Lentil Soup ( Dahl)

Lentil Soup ( Dahl)

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 10
  • 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

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Introduction

I was taught this recipe by my Pakistan International Student. Took me 2 tries and now this is the good recipe. Make sure you buy smaller lentils or else I found it didn't work so great. I was taught this recipe by my Pakistan International Student. Took me 2 tries and now this is the good recipe. Make sure you buy smaller lentils or else I found it didn't work so great.
Number of Servings: 10

Ingredients

    2 Cups Channa Daal ( small lentils usually Yellow)
    3 medium Diced Tomatoes
    1 Medium Onion Diced
    5 Cloves of garlic - Diced
    1 Bunch of Cilantro - Chopped
    1 1/2 Tsp Cummin Powder
    5 Cups of Water
    4 TBSP of Olive Oil
    Salt 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.

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    Very Good
    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