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Garlic Red Lentil Tomato Soup

This garlic red lentil tomato soup is healthy, comforting and packed full of unforgettable, delicious flavors.
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 126kcal
Author: Enozia Zehra Vakil

Ingredients

Ingredients For the cooked dal

  • ¼ cup Red Lentil
  • ½ tablespoon Oil
  • ½ teaspoon Cumin Seeds
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 1 Dry Red Chilies
  • 1 medium Tomatoes (roughly chopped)
  • 2 cups Vegetable Broth/Stock (home made or stock cubes)

Ingredients For the soup

  • 1 tablespoon Oil
  • ½ teaspoon Cumin Seeds
  • 2 tablespoon Garlic (finely chopped)
  • ¼ cups Onions (finely chopped)
  • 1 pinch Turmeric Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Cumin Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Powder
  • 1 bowl Prepared Dal Mixture
  • 1 cup Vegetable Broth/Stock (home made or stock cubes)
  • 1 sprig Cilantro (freshly chopped)
  • Lemon Juice For Garnish
  • Cream For Garnish

Instructions

  • Soak the red lentil in water for at least 2 hours.
  • Next, take a pressure cooker and heat oil. Add the cumin seeds, bay leaf, and dry red chilies.
  • Next add the soaked dal, tomatoes, and the vegetable stock. Let the mixture pressure cook for 4-5 whistles. You can replace the stock with 2 stock cubes and 2 cups of water.
  • Heat oil in a pan. Add the cumin seeds and let them crackle.
  • Add the garlic next and saute. Cook until you get the nice garlic aroma.
  • Next, add the onions and saute. Cook until they turn golden brown.
  • Add the spices and mix.
  • Now add the cooked dal mixture into the pan and mix well.
  • Add the stock and let the mixture simmer. You can replace the stock with 1 stock cube and 1 cup of water.
  • Using a hand blender, blend the mixture into a smooth paste.
  • Adjust seasoning and serve hot with cilantro and lemon juice and cream garnishing.

Nutrition

Serving: 3Servings | Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 1005mg | Potassium: 289mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1325IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2mg