RED LENTIL SOUP WITH VADOUVAN SPICE BLEND

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Entered for safekeeping from Vegan Fat-Free Kitchen, this sounds so yummy: Indian lentil soup, with Vadouvan spice (a curry with roasted onion-shallot showing the French/Belgian influence in Pondicherry). Use Recipe #486208 or purchase online.

Provided by KateL

Categories     Stew

Time 54m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 onion, chopped
1 1/2 cups masoor dal or 1 small red lentil, picked over and rinsed
4 cups water
1/3 cup vadouvan mixed spice (Vadouvan Indian Spice Blend - Gourmet)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes (fire-roasted is best)
salt, to taste
3 -4 cups Baby Spinach

Steps:

  • Spray a large pot lightly with oil and heat it over high heat. When hot, add the cumin and mustard seed; cook for 1 minute or until seeds begin to pop.
  • Add the onion and saute for 3 minutes.
  • Add the lentils, water, Vadouvan, garlic, and coriander. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cook, covered, until lentils are completely soft, about 20 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes and salt to taste. Simmer, uncovered, adding more water if necessary, for about 20 minutes.
  • Just prior to serving, stir in the spinach and cook just until wilted but still bright green.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.9, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 37.1, Carbohydrate 50.9, Fiber 10.2, Sugar 4.1, Protein 20.1

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