Easy Dhal Soup

Name: Easy Dhal Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 onion; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1/4 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 lbs canned chopped tomatoes; 1 cup red lentil; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 1/2 cups vegetable stock; 1 1/4 cups coconut milk; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

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Recipe by ladyroseofrohan

For comfort food with a touch of the exotic, this dhal is quite simple but soooo tasty and has become a staple of our diet.

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READY IN: 40mins

SERVES: 4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

2

tablespoons olive oil
2

garlic cloves, crushed
1

onion
1

teaspoon turmeric
1

teaspoon garam masala
¹⁄₄

teaspoon chili powder
1

teaspoon ground cumin
2

lbs canned chopped tomatoes
1

cup red lentil
1

tablespoon lemon juice
2 ¹⁄₂

cups vegetable stock
1 ¹⁄₄

cups coconut milk
1

teaspoon salt
¹⁄₂

teaspoon fresh ground pepper

DIRECTIONS

In large saucepan, warm olive oil and add garlic and onion. Saute, stirring 2-3 minutes. Add turmeric, garam masala, chili powder, and cumin.
Stir in tomatoes, lentils, lemon juice, vegetable stock, coconut milk, and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes or until lentils are tender.
Serve warm. You can garnish with lemon slices and cilantro if desired. Also good with naan bread.

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