Indian Spiced Red Lentil Soup
Total Steps
9
Ingredients
15
Tools Needed
11
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- 1 teaspoons cumin seeds
- sea salt(optional)
- 1 tablespoons garam masala
- 2 teaspoons coriander seeds(optional)
- 3 tablespoons turmeric
- 1 cup organic crushed tomatoes (Eden in glass jar)
- 2-4 serrano chilis
- 2 teaspoons fresh organic ginger
- 2-3 cloves organic garlic
- 1/2 organic white onion
- 2 cubes vegetable bullion
- 3 cups organic red lentils
- 2 bunches organic cilantro stems(optional)
- 12 cups filtered water
- 1/4 cup expeller pressed grapeseed oil
Instructions
Step 1
Put Cilantro Stems in Water and bring to a boil then remove Stems (This step is optional)
Step 2
Rinse the Lentils and add to Stem Broth
Step 3
Bring Lentils to a boil then turn heat down to medium
Step 4
Add a bit of Lentil water to the Bullion cubes, mash well then add to Lentils
Step 5
In a sauté pan add Grapeseed Oil, Coriander Seeds (you can put the seeds in a coffee grinder if you prefer) Cumin Seeds, Turmeric, Garam Masala.
Step 6
Sauté on medium heat until fragrant approximately about 5 minutes.
Step 7
Mince Serranos, grate Ginger, mince Onions, mince Garlic and add to pan then sauté until Onions are soft.
Step 8
Add Tomato Sauce and cook on medium low for about 10 minutes then add to cooked Lentils and cook for 20 more minutes on low heat.
Step 9
If you like a smooth texture to your soup you can put all of it in a food processor (blender or hand blender) to puree` or only use half for a slightly textured soup or leave it if you like it that way.