Thrifty Dahl Soup with Dripping Toast – a delicious recipe with red lentils, water, onion, lemon juice, garlic, garam masala. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Soups & Stews
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1
Measure the red lentils into a sieve and rinse briefly under cold running water.
2
Transfer to a large pan and add the water.
3
Roughly chop the onion and finely slice the ginger and garlic.
4
Add to the pan together with the lemon juice and the half red chilli.
5
Place the pan on a high heat and add the spices, vegetable stock and a good amount of black pepper.
6
Bring to the boil, then cover and leave to simmer gently for about 20 minutes.
7
When the lentils are broken down and forming a mush, taste for seasoning then blend until smooth with a stick blender.
8
Remove the chilli first if you don't want the soup to be too spicy.
9
Dry fry the cumin until toasted and aromatic.
10
Serve the soup with a knob of butter, sprinkled with cumin and extra black pepper and lemon juice if you wish, together with hot toast spread with dripping.
141
kcal
Calories
1
g
Fat
25
g
Carbs
10
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* 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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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 9 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups red lentils, 5 cups water, 1 large onion, 4 tbsp lemon juice, and more.
Yes, Thrifty Dahl Soup with Dripping Toast 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.
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