Indian-Style Red Lentil Soup
Serves 6
Time 45 min
Serve this delicious soup, based on a traditional Indian dish, with your favorite whole grain bread. It's a warm and comforting bowl of flavorful lentils and vegetables. Watch our video featuring this recipe.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 3/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 1/2 cup red lentils
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup light coconut milk
- 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons), juice of
- 1 1/2 cup shredded kale
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
Method
Heat a saucepot over medium heat until hot.
Add cumin and toast 1 minute or until aromatic.
Add onion and cook, stirring frequently, until beginning to brown and stick to the pot, about 5 minutes.
Add tomatoes with their juice and cook 2 minutes longer, stirring frequently.
Add lentils, broth, 2 cups water, coconut milk and lemon juice; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 30 to 35 minutes or until lentils are tender, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat and stir in kale and salt.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 240 calories (35 from fat), 4g total fat, 2g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 410mg sodium, 37g carbohydrates (8g dietary fiber, 4g sugar), 14g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 3/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 1/2 cup red lentils
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup light coconut milk
- 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons), juice of
- 1 1/2 cup shredded kale
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt