Tibetan Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Tibetan Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups dried lentils, rinsed; 6 cups water; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 1/2 cups onions, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 fresh chili pepper; 1 carrot, peeled and diced; 1 potato, diced; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 3 cups undrained canned tomatoes; 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons cumin

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups dried lentils, rinsed
6 cups water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 fresh chili pepper
1 carrot, peeled and diced
1 potato, diced
2 teaspoons ground coriander
3 cups undrained canned tomatoes
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons cumin

1
Bring the lentils and water to a boil, then reduce the hear, cover and simmer until tender- about 20 minutes Meanwhile, heat oil and saute the onions, garlic and chile for 5 minutes.
2
Add the carrots, potatoes, coriander and cumin and saute for another minute, stirring to prevent sticking.
3
Remove from the heat and set aside When lentils are tender, coarsely chop the tomatoes right in the can and stir them into the soup pot.
4
Add the chopped cilantro, salt, and sauteed vegetables.
5
Cover and simmer for about 10-15 minutes, until all of the vegetables are tender.

235

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups dried lentils, rinsed, 6 cups water, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 1/2 cups onions, chopped, and more.

Yes, Tibetan 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.

Tibetan Lentil Soup

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