Curried red lentil soup

Healthy red lentil soup with some curry spices. High in fiber and protein.

Great

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Wash the red lentils (masoor dal) until water runs clear.

Step 2

Chop up the onions, garlic, and ginger. Also chop the tomatoes or use crushed tomatoes.

Step 3

Roast the spices except the garam masala in hot oil. Then add onions to the oil and saute until golden.

Step 4

Then add the garlic and ginger and continue the saute for 1 minute. Then add the crushed / chopped tomatoes and continue saute for 2 to 3 minutes to cook the tomatoes.

Step 5

add 2 to 3 cups water and add the washed masoor (red lentils) bring to boil and simmer covered for 20 minutes.

Step 6

Add additional water if the soup has gotten too thick.

Step 7

Once cooked, add the lime or lemon juice and the garam masala and mix. Then add chopped cilantro and mix.

Step 8

Consider additional herbs and vegetables including thyme, dried fenugreek leaves, carrots, zucchini. Also add additional salt to taste if desired. I prefer my food spicy so I use a very hot chili powder and usually add 1 teaspoon.

Step 9

I also will add crushed red pepper or cook with dried chilis and bay leaves for additional flavor.