Nourishing Spiced Lentil & Tomato Soup

Beautifully spiced and nourishing lentil and tomato soup — full of gorgeous spices, lots of tomatoes and lentils – all the amazing flavour of your favourite dhal.

What’s the difference between a spiced lentil soup and a dhal?

Hmmm… A little more water?

I pack my spiced lentil and tomato soup full of gorgeous spices, lots of tomatoes and nourishing lentils with a lovely soupy consistency – but with all the amazing flavour of my favourite dhal.

I remember the first time I tasted dhal; I was in sixth form, and it was also my first balti experience.

Yes, living in the UK in the Midlands meant I was lucky enough to start my Indian food journey deliciously.

Of course, it wasn’t long after that I went to India for the first time, and it blew my mind with all the incredible food vegetarian delights!

My deliciously nourishing soup is seriously tasty with flatbreads and dips.

I like to make a big batch and portion it up for delicious and healthy lunches.

Enjoy, love Niki xx

The Recipe

Prep time: 10

Cook time: 30

4-6 servings

5 from 1 vote

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
2 small onions chopped
3 cloves garlic sliced
1 knob ginger grated
1 tsp black mustard seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp chilli flakes
2 cups red lentils rinsed
5 cups water
3 tomatoes chopped
1 organic veg stock cube
Juice 1/2 lemon
1/2 tsp sea salt
Twist black pepper

Instructions

Add the onion to a large pan with the olive oil and sauté for 10 minutes on a low heat. Add in the spices, garlic & ginger and fry for a further few minutes.
Thoroughly wash & drain the lentils.
Next, add the lentils, water, veg stock cube and the tomatoes to the pan and simmer for 20 minutes on a low heat.
Finally, squeeze in the lemon juice and season with salt & pepper.

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I'd love to hear your comments…

Sam

5 years ago Reply

Just made this, it is super tasty and filling. I loved it, thank you.
- Niki
  
  5 years ago Reply
  
  So happy you like Sam!
  Love
  Niki xxx