Red Lentil Soup With Vadouvan Spice Blend
- Ready In:
- 54mins
- Ingredients:
- 11
- Serves:
-
4-6
ingredients
- 1⁄2 teaspoon cumin seed
- 1⁄2 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 1⁄2 cups masoor dal or 1 small red lentil, picked over and rinsed
- 4 cups water
- 1⁄3 cup vadouvan mixed spice (Vadouvan Indian Spice Blend - Gourmet)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes (fire-roasted is best)
- salt, to taste
- 3 -4 cups Baby Spinach
directions
- Spray a large pot lightly with oil and heat it over high heat. When hot, add the cumin and mustard seed; cook for 1 minute or until seeds begin to pop.
- Add the onion and saute for 3 minutes.
- Add the lentils, water, Vadouvan, garlic, and coriander. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cook, covered, until lentils are completely soft, about 20 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes and salt to taste. Simmer, uncovered, adding more water if necessary, for about 20 minutes.
- Just prior to serving, stir in the spinach and cook just until wilted but still bright green.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
KateL
Joppa, Maryland
I love to eat yummy healthy foods!