Indian Lentil Soup recipe

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon cumin seed
2 teaspoons turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
4 (14 ounce) cans vegetable broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
1 cup red lentils
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground white pepper

Nutrition Info

200.6 calories
carbohydrate: 30.8 g
cholesterol: : -
fat: 3.6 g
fiber: 12.3 g
protein: 10.6 g
saturatedFat: 0.4 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 968.5 mg
sugar: 6.7 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Combine cumin seed, turmeric, ground cumin, and coriander in the bottom of a heavy 6- to 8-quart stockpot. Cook over medium heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add olive oil, followed by onion and garlic, cook until onion begins to soften and garlic is fragrant, about 5 minutes. Stir in vegetable broth, tomatoes, lentils, salt, and white pepper.

  2. Bring mixture to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and let simmer for 30 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings. Continue to simmer until lentils are cooked through and tender, about 1 hour.

Recipe Yield

6 servings

Recipe Note

An Indian-inspired lentil soup that is flavorful and easy.

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