Roasted Red Lentil Soup Recipe 🥣
Overview:
- Name: Roasted Red Lentil Soup
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Description: 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.
- Recipe Category: Lentil
- Keywords: Beans, Vegetable, Asian, Indian, Vegan, Winter, Stove Top, < 4 Hours, Inexpensive
- Aggregated Rating: 5 stars
- Review Count: 12
- Calories per serving: 280.2
- Fat Content: 9.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 409mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 38.6g
- Fiber Content: 8.2g
- Sugar Content: 3.9g
- Protein Content: 14.2g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 tsp | Curry powder |
| 1 tsp | Ground cumin |
| 1 tsp | Ground ginger |
| 1/2 tsp | Black pepper |
| 3 tsp | Black mustard seeds |
| 2 tsp | Brown mustard seeds |
| 2 tsp | Cumin seeds |
| 1/4 tsp | Sesame seeds |
| 1 clove | Garlic, minced |
| 1 cup | Red lentils |
| 2 | Onions, chopped |
| 1 stalk | Celery, chopped |
| 2 | Carrots, chopped |
| 5 cups | Vegetable broth |
| 3 cups | Water |
| 1 | Diced tomato |
| To taste | Salt |
Instructions:
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Heat the Seeds: In a soup pot, heat the mustard seeds and cumin seeds in oil over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mustard seeds start to pop.
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Add Sesame Seeds: Lower the heat and add sesame seeds. Cook until golden.
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Aromatics: Stir in minced garlic, curry powder, ground cumin, ground ginger, and black pepper. Cook until fragrant.
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Add Lentils: Stir in the red lentils and cook for 5 minutes.
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Add Vegetables: Add chopped onions, celery, and carrots. Cook for an additional minute.
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Add Broth: Pour in vegetable broth and water. Bring to a boil.
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Simmer: Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30-35 minutes, or until lentils are soft and easily mashed with the back of a spoon.
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Add Tomatoes: Stir in diced tomatoes and salt. Cook for another 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Check Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
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Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot.
This hearty Roasted Red Lentil Soup is packed with flavors from aromatic spices and nutritious vegetables, making it a perfect meal for chilly winter evenings. Enjoy it with chapatis or pooris and a light salad for a satisfying and wholesome dinner!
