Dahl (Lentil) Soup Recipe

Name: Dahl (Lentil) Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup yellow lentils; 2-3 tsp turmeric powder; 2-3 tsp curry powder; Salt and pepper; 5 cups chicken stock; 1 tbsp butter; 1/2 cup onion, chopped; 1/2 cup carrot, diced; 1/2 cup celery, diced; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 4 garlic cloves, sliced; Tomato, diced (for garnish); Cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Servings: persons

1 cup yellow lentils
2-3 tsp turmeric powder
2-3 tsp curry powder
Salt and pepper
5 cups chicken stock
1 tbsp butter
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup carrot, diced
1/2 cup celery, diced
2 tbsp vegetable oil
4 garlic cloves, sliced
Tomato, diced (for garnish)
Cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

1
Bring lentils and 3 cups stock to a boil in a medium saucepan. Simmer until lentils are mushy, about 10-30 minutes (varies with type of lentil). Pulverize lentils with potato masher.
2
In a skillet, melt the butter. Add onion, carrot and celery. Saute until tender. Add sauteed vegetables, remaining stock, and spices to the lentils. Simmer for 5-10 minutes.
3
Add the tarka: In a small skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add sliced garlic, saute until garlic is brown. Carefully stir into soup.
4
Garnish soup with tomato and cilantro.

976

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

109

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup yellow lentils, 2-3 tsp turmeric powder, 2-3 tsp curry powder, Salt and pepper, and more.

Yes, Dahl (Lentil) Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Dahl (Lentil) Soup

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