Nourishing Spiced Lentil & Tomato Soup
Beautifully spiced and nourishing lentil and tomato soup – full of gorgeous spices, lots of tomatoes and lentils–with all 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 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 xx
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.
2 Responses
Just made this, it is super tasty and filling. I loved it, thank you.
So happy you like Sam!
Love
Niki xxx