Indian · Antipasti

Indian-Inspired Lentil Soup

Name: Indian-Inspired Lentil Soup
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 onion; 2 cloves garlic; 1 can canned tomatoes; 2 L chicken broth; 1 large bunch curly parsley; 1 cup of lentil; 1 teaspoon garam masala powder; 1 tablespoon curry powder; 10 servings chili flakes if desired; 10 servings lemon

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Ingredients

olive oil1 tablespoon
onion1
garlic2 cloves
canned tomatoes1 can
chicken broth8½ cups
curly parsley1 large bunch
of lentil1 cup
garam masala powder1 teaspoon
curry powder1 tablespoon
chili flakes if desired10 servings
lemon10 servings

Instructions

1
Heat oil in a big pot over medium heat, add onions and garlic, cook for a few minutes until fragrant but not burnt.
2
Add the tomatoes & the juice, mash them up in small chunks with a wooden spoon.
3
Add the chicken broth, leaving about half of a box for thinning the soup later.
4
Turn heat to maximum, add the parsley and the lentils.
5
Bring to a boil, then cook over medium heat for about 20 minutes, or until lentils are soft.
6
Add the masala, curry and chili flakes half way and mix well.
7
Serve with fresh parsley for garnish, with some freshly ground black pepper, and a small wedge of lemon.
8
It really kicks it up a notch (unfortunately I didn't get the lemon when I made this, boo!) I put this soup into individual microwavable containers for lunch, and before taking them to work, I would add a bit of chicken broth, because it thickens up quite a lot