Spiced Lentil and Rice Soup Recipe

Name: Spiced Lentil and Rice Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ¼ cups dried brown lentils; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 large yellow onions or 1 large red onion, chopped; 2 large carrots, chopped; ½ cup long grain white rice; 1 ½ tablespoons good-quality curry powder; 8 cups chicken broth (plus as needed) or 8 cups vegetable broth (plus as needed); salt; ground pepper; ½ cup plain nonfat yogurt; ½ teaspoon ground cumin

Servings: persons

1 ¼ cups dried brown lentils
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large yellow onions or 1 large red onion, chopped
2 large carrots, chopped
½ cup long grain white rice
1 ½ tablespoons good-quality curry powder
8 cups chicken broth (plus as needed) or 8 cups vegetable broth (plus as needed)
salt
ground pepper
½ cup plain nonfat yogurt
½ teaspoon ground cumin

1
Rinse the lentils in a fine-mesh sieve and discard any stones or debris.
2
In a deep, heavy pot, warm the oil over med-high heat.
3
Add the onion and carrots and cook, stirring, until the onion is soft, about 5 minutes.
4
Stir in the rice, curry powder, and lentils; stir until the mixture is fragrant and the beans and rice are coated with oil, about 2 minutes.
5
Add the 8 cups broth, cover, and bring to a boil.
6
Stir again, then decrease the heat to low, and simmer, covered, until the lentils and rice are cooked through, about 30 minutes.
7
Remove from the heat and let stand for about 10 minutes before serving.
8
Season well with salt and pepper.
9
In a small bowl, blend the yogurt and cumin.
10
Ladle the soup into bowls and drizzle a little yogurt on top of each portion.

1062

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

158

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ¼ cups dried brown lentils, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 large yellow onions or 1 large red onion, chopped, 2 large carrots, chopped, and more.

Yes, Spiced Lentil and Rice 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.

Spiced Lentil and Rice Soup

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