ROASTED RED LENTIL SOUP

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This lentil soup is done in more of an Asian style than some of the others. Goes well with chapatis or pooris and a light salad. Recipe by Nancie McDermott.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Lentil

Time 1h25m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons black mustard seeds or 2 teaspoons brown mustard seeds
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 cups uncooked red lentils (masoor dal)
1 cup finely chopped onion
2 cups finely chopped celery
2 cups finely chopped carrots
5 cups vegetable broth
3 cups water
1 cup diced tomato (may used canned)
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat the mustard seeds and cumin seeds in the oil in a soup pot, stirring constantly, just until the mustard seeds start to pop.
  • Lower heat and add sesame seeds.
  • Cook until the sesame seeds become golden, then add garlic, curry powder, cumin, ginger, and pepper, stirring just until fragrant.
  • Add the lentils and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add the onions, celery and carrots, and cook for 1 minute more.
  • Add broth and water, and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover, and simmer, 30-35 minutes, or until lentils are soft and mash easily with the back of a spoon.
  • Add the tomatoes and salt and cook another 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Check and adjust for seasoning before serving.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.2, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 409, Carbohydrate 38.6, Fiber 8.2, Sugar 3.9, Protein 14.2

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