Indian Lentil Soup with Garlic Naan
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Indian Lentil Soup with Garlic Naan
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Indian lentil soup is deliciously spicy, garlicky, warm, and comforting. Add garlicky naan with this Indian lentil soup to satisfy your Indian food cravings
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Ingredients
For the soup, you'll need:
- 3 cups yellow lentils or a mixture of the two, petite or red lentils
- 5-6 cups water (can add more for desired consistency)
- 4 cups chicken stock 1 liter, or vegetable stock
- 3 curry leaves
- 1 cup onion (diced)
- 8 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons ginger (minced)
- 2 jalapeños (finely chopped)
- ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
- 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- ¾ teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1 teaspoon fenugreek ground
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ cup tomato puree
- 2 teaspoons salt
For the quick garlic naan, you'll need:
- naan bread store-bought
- butter softened
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon cilantro finely chopped
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils thoroughly (sometimes there will be small dirt clods or particles) and drain. Add the lentils, water, chicken stock, and curry leaves to a large pot. Let boil for 20 min.
- While that's happening, prepare the onion, garlic, ginger, and jalapenos. Grab your mustard and coriander seeds and grind coarsely in a mortar and pestle.
- After the 20 minutes has gone by, heat the oil and butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the ground mustard and coriander seeds. Let fry gently for a minute or so. Next, add the ginger and let fry gently. Add the onions and cook until translucent. When the onions are translucent, add the garlic, jalapenos, and the rest of the spices. Sauteé for a few minutes, stirring to combine. Next, add the tomato purée. Cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Add the entire onion mixture to the soup pot and season with salt. Stir well and let cook for an addition 10-20 minutes. Season with additional salt to taste, and serve with naan on the side!
- For the quick garlic naan, grab one store-bought naan, spread some softened butter over one side, then sprinkle the minced garlic and chopped cilantro over the top. Broil in your oven or toaster oven and bake until golden brown and the garlic is slightly crisped. Smear with a little more softened butter when it comes out of the oven, and serve!
- This soup keeps pretty well in the fridge. It has a tendency to thicken up, so don't hesitate to add a little water before reheating to loosen things up again.
Notes
- Nutrition info is for soup only.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
218kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
3mg
(1%)
Sodium
433mg
(18%)
Potassium
583mg
(12%)
Fiber
15g
(60%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
160IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
12.5mg
(14%)
Calcium
44mg
(4%)
Iron
4.1mg
(23%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 218 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 218kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 433mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 583mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 15g | 60% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 160IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 12.5mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 4.1mg | 23% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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