Roasted Red Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Roasted Red Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon curry powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 teaspoons black mustard seeds or 2 teaspoons brown mustard seeds; 2 teaspoons cumin seeds; 1/4 cup sesame seeds; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 2 cups uncooked red lentils (masoor dal); 1 cup finely chopped onion; 2 cups finely chopped celery; 2 cups finely chopped carrots; 5 cups vegetable broth; 3 cups water; 1 cup diced tomato (may used canned); 1 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons black mustard seeds or 2 teaspoons brown mustard seeds
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 cups uncooked red lentils (masoor dal)
1 cup finely chopped onion
2 cups finely chopped celery
2 cups finely chopped carrots
5 cups vegetable broth
3 cups water
1 cup diced tomato (may used canned)
1 teaspoon salt

1
Heat the mustard seeds and cumin seeds in the oil in a soup pot, stirring constantly, just until the mustard seeds start to pop.
2
Lower heat and add sesame seeds.
3
Cook until the sesame seeds become golden, then add garlic, curry powder, cumin, ginger, and pepper, stirring just until fragrant.
4
Add the lentils and cook for 5 minutes.
5
Add the onions, celery and carrots, and cook for 1 minute more.
6
Add broth and water, and bring to a boil.
7
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer, 30-35 minutes, or until lentils are soft and mash easily with the back of a spoon.
8
Add the tomatoes and salt and cook another 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
9
Check and adjust for seasoning before serving.
10
Serve hot.

440

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon curry powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and more.

Yes, Roasted Red 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.

Roasted Red Lentil Soup

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