Red Lentil Soup with Greens Recipe

Name: Red Lentil Soup with Greens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups red lentils; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons black mustard seeds (optional); 1 1/2 teaspoons anise or fennel seeds; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon ground ginger, or 2 tablespoons grated peeled ginger root; 1 garlic clove, pressed or minced; 4 cups rinsed, drained, and chopped fresh mustard greens, Swiss chard, or spinach; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup coconut milk

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups red lentils
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons black mustard seeds (optional)
1 1/2 teaspoons anise or fennel seeds
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon ground ginger, or 2 tablespoons grated peeled ginger root
1 garlic clove, pressed or minced
4 cups rinsed, drained, and chopped fresh mustard greens, Swiss chard, or spinach
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup coconut milk

1
Rinse the lentils and drain.
2
In a soup pot, bring 5 cups of water, the lentils, and salt to a boil.
3
Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook until tender, about 30 minutes.
4
While the lentils cook, warm the oil in a saucepan on medium heat, add the black mustard seeds, and cover until they pop.
5
Stir in the anise, red pepper flakes, ginger, and garlic and cook for a minute, stirring constantly.
6
Add the greens and the salt and cook, stirring frequently, until the greens are just wilted.
7
Stir in the coconut milk and simmer for a minute.
8
Remove from the heat.
9
When the lentils are soft, stir in the greens and coconut milk mixture and add salt to taste.
10
A Greek Salad (page 211) or baby greens dressed with Caesar Dressing (page 220) would be welcome beside a bowl of this soup.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups red lentils, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons black mustard seeds (optional), and more.

Yes, Red Lentil Soup with Greens 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 Greens

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