Indian-Spiced Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Indian-Spiced Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 yellow onion, chopped; 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes with juice; 1 tablespoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; 1 cup dried brown lentils, rinsed; 1 cup dried split red lentils, rinsed; 6 cups water or 6 cups vegetable stock; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, minced; pepper, to taste; salt, to taste

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes with juice
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 cup dried brown lentils, rinsed
1 cup dried split red lentils, rinsed
6 cups water or 6 cups vegetable stock
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, minced
pepper, to taste
salt, to taste

1
Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, sweet potato, and garlic. Cover and cook about 15 minute or until softened.
2
Add the tomatoes and their juice.
3
Stir in the ginger, cumin, coriander, and cayenne. Add the lentils and water (or stock) and bring to a boil.
4
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender (about 30 min).
5
Add the cilantro, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 10 minutes to blend the flavors.
6
Serve hot.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 yellow onion, chopped, 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and diced, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Indian-Spiced 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.

Indian-Spiced Lentil Soup

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