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Indian Spiced Red Lentil and Spinach Soup

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Rett Soup
Kategori Indian
serveringsstørrelse 4 people

Ingredienser
  

  • 1 cup dried red lentils, rinsed
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 3 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Fresh cilantro and lemon wedges for serving

fremgangsmåte
 

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle for 30 seconds.
  • Stir in the diced onion and cook until it softens, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for another minute.
  • Add the turmeric, garam masala, and chili powder. Stir for 30 seconds until the spices smell fragrant.
  • Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juice and cook for 2 minutes, scraping the bottom of the pot.
  • Add the rinsed red lentils and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in the salt and fresh spinach. Cook for 3 more minutes until the spinach wilts.
  • Serve hot with chopped cilantro and lemon wedges on the side.

merknader

The soup thickens as it sits, so add a splash of broth when reheating leftovers. If you prefer a milder flavor, reduce the chili powder by half before cooking. Fresh spinach works best here, but frozen spinach can be added straight from the bag in the final step.
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Indian
Equipment: Large pot, Wooden spoon, Measuring cups