Red Lentil Soup with Garam Masala Recipe

Name: Red Lentil Soup with Garam Masala
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups dried red lentils (about 1 pound), picked over; 2 medium onions, chopped fine; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 teaspoon tumeric; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne; 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; 6 cups water; 2 cups chicken broth

Servings: persons

2 1/2 cups dried red lentils (about 1 pound), picked over
2 medium onions, chopped fine
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon tumeric
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
6 cups water
2 cups chicken broth

1
In a bowl soak lentils in water to cover by 2 inches 1 hour and drain in a fine sieve.
2
In a 4-quart heavy saucepan cook onions in oil over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until golden.
3
Stir in salt and spices and cook over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.
4
Stir in lentils, water, and broth and simmer until lentils fall apart, about 25 minutes.
5
(Old lentils may take longer to cook.)
6
Let soup cool slightly.
7
Transfer soup to a blender in batches and puree (use caution when blending hot liquids), transferring to a bowl.
8
In pan heat soup over moderate heat, stirring, until hot and season with salt of necessary.

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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 1/2 cups dried red lentils (about 1 pound), picked over, 2 medium onions, chopped fine, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and more.

Yes, Red Lentil Soup with Garam Masala 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.

Red Lentil Soup with Garam Masala

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