Ingredients for Indian Spiced Lentil Soup
- Coconut Oil
- Onion
- Garlic Cloves
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- Split Red Lentils
- 4 cups vegetable broth (or water)
- Yellow Pepper
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How to Make Indian Spiced Lentil Soup
- Heat 2 tablespoons of coconut oil (or butter) in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 large chopped onion and 2 cloves minced garlic. Sauté until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon cumin powder, and ½ teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste). Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
- Add 1 cup red lentils (or brown/green lentils), 4 cups vegetable broth (or water), and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
- Stir in ½ teaspoon black pepper. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Carefully transfer the soup to a blender (or use an immersion blender) and blend until smooth. Add more broth if needed to reach desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Garnish with fresh cilantro (optional) before serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
5g
Fat
10g
Carbs
7g
