Tibetan Lentil Soup Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 40 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 50 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 6
📏 Yield: 10 cups
Description:
Warm your soul with this delightful Tibetan Lentil Soup, a savory blend of earthy lentils, aromatic spices, and vibrant vegetables. Perfect for chilly evenings or anytime you crave a nourishing bowl of comfort. This recipe is not just delicious but also healthy, vegan, and packed with Nepalese and Chinese-inspired flavors.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 1/2 | dried lentils |
| 6 | cups water |
| 1 | onion |
| 1 1/2 | cloves garlic |
| 2 | chili peppers |
| 1 | carrot |
| 1 | potato |
| 1 | tsp ground coriander |
| 2 | canned tomatoes |
| 3 | tbsp fresh cilantro |
| 1 | tsp salt |
| 1 1/2 | tsp cumin |
Instructions:
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Prepare Lentils:
- In a large soup pot, bring the lentils and water to a boil.
- Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
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Saute Aromatics:
- Meanwhile, in a skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
- Saute the onions, garlic, and chili peppers for about 5 minutes until they become fragrant and translucent.
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Add Vegetables and Spices:
- To the skillet, add the chopped carrots, potatoes, ground coriander, and cumin.
- Saute for an additional minute, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
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Combine Ingredients:
- Remove the skillet from the heat and set aside.
- Once the lentils are tender, coarsely chop the canned tomatoes right in the can and stir them into the soup pot.
- Add the chopped cilantro, salt, and the sauteed vegetables to the pot.
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Simmer:
- Cover the soup pot and let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes, allowing all the flavors to meld together and the vegetables to become tender.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Once the soup is ready, ladle it into bowls and serve hot.
- Optionally, garnish with additional fresh cilantro for an extra burst of flavor.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 266.3
- Fat: 3.3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 776mg
- Carbohydrates: 46.2g
- Fiber: 18.1g
- Sugar: 6.7g
- Protein: 15g
Keywords:
Beans, Vegetable, Nepalese, Chinese, Asian, Vegan, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, < 60 Mins, Stove Top, Easy
Warm up your kitchen and delight your taste buds with this Tibetan Lentil Soup recipe. It’s a comforting bowl of goodness that’s sure to become a favorite in your home!
