THICK INDIAN LENTIL SOUP

Thick Indian Lentil Soup image

Provided by Serah B.

Categories Lentil

Time 1h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

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2 cups dry lentils
3 cups vegetable broth (preferably cauliflower, but any vegetable broth is fine)
4 1/2 cups water
1 large tomatoes
1 garlic clove
3 -4 dates, pitted
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 1/4 teaspoons dry mustard
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 1/2 cups evaporated skim milk

Steps:

In medium soup pot, cook lentils in broth and 3 cups water until tender (usually around 35 minutes).
Allow lentils to cool a little, puree them, and return them to the soup pot.
Puree tomato, garlic and dates and add this mixture to the pureed lentils.
Stir in spices and remaining 1 1/2 cups water, and simmer soup slowly for 20 minutes.
Add evaporated skimmed milk, then heat and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 518.8, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 5.7, Sodium 734.8, Carbohydrate 87.3, Fiber 31.6, Sugar 20.5, Protein 35.6