Best Indian Spiced Lentil Soup Recipes

JORGE'S INDIAN-SPICED TOMATO LENTIL SOUP

Steps:

• Bring 1/2 cup broth to a boil in a pot; reduce heat and simmer. Add onion and garlic and simmer until onion is translucent and tender, about 5 minutes. Stir coriander, cinnamon, turmeric, garam masala, and cayenne pepper into onion mixture; simmer for 1 minute.
• Stir lentils into spiced onion mixture; cook, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds. Add remaining 3 1/2 cups broth and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until lentils are tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Stir lemon juice into soup and garnish with feta cheese.

INDIAN-SPICED LENTIL SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, sweet potato, and garlic. Cover and cook about 15 minute or until softened.
• Add the tomatoes and their juice.
• Stir in the ginger, cumin, coriander, and cayenne. Add the lentils and water (or stock) and bring to a boil.
• Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender (about 30 min).
• Add the cilantro, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 10 minutes to blend the flavors.
• Serve hot.

INDIAN SPICED LENTIL SOUP

Steps:

• In a large pot heat the oil and saute the onions and garlic until translucent. Add the turmeric, cumin and chili powder to the mixture and stir until the spices are mixed into the oil.
• Add the lentils and water and bring to a boil.
• Boil for 15 minutes.
• Add the pepper and cook for another 5 minutes.
• Blend the soup well. If needed add more water to the soup to thin it.