RED LENTIL, TOMATO AND SPINACH SOUP

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This is an Indian dish high in Iron. I found this on line and tweeked a bit. Both tomatoes and spinach are good sources of iron. They complement each other. Not in just taste but work together to help the body absorb the iron.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Lentil

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons masoor dal, washed (split red lentils)
2 cups chopped tomatoes or 2 cups diced tomatoes
3/4 cup chopped spinach (palak)
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 -2 teaspoon chopped garlic
2 -3 black peppercorns
1/2 cup milk or 1/2 cup soymilk
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons ghee or 2 teaspoons olive oil
salt

Steps:

  • Heat the butter in a pan and add the onions, garlic and peppercorns.
  • When the onions turn translucent, add the lentils, tomatoes, salt and 2 cups of water and cook till the dal is tender. About 20 minutes.
  • When cool, blend to get a smooth purée.
  • Add the spinach, milk and bring to a boil.
  • Finish by adding the lemon juice.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85.9, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 9.8, Sodium 25.3, Carbohydrate 10.9, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 3.3, Protein 3.7

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