Spicy Lentil Soup

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 128.3
  • Total Fat: 4.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 159.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 16.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 6.0 g
  • Protein: 5.0 g

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Introduction

Garam masal can be purchased at any Indian grocery store, of look up the ingredients and make your own. Garam masal can be purchased at any Indian grocery store, of look up the ingredients and make your own.
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    2 Tbs. olive oil
    1 onion, coarsely chopped
    2 stalks celery, sliced cross-wise
    2 tsp. garam masal (Indian spice blend)
    1.5 cups uncooked lentils
    6 cups vegetable broth
    Salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Tips

After 40 minutes I add 2 (14.5 oz.) cans of diced potatoes and cooked 5-minutes more. You could also add cooked pasta at the end. Both of these additives make the soup heartier.


Directions

In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat and sauté onion and celery until tender, about 10 minutes.

Add garam masala and stir to coat onions.

Add lentils and broth; bring to a boil. Lower heat to simmer; cook, covered until lentils are tender, about 45 minutes.

Season with salt and pepper, and adjust the spices to taste.

Serving Size: Makes 6-8 (1 cup) servings