Red Lentil, Tomato and Spinach Soup

Name: Red Lentil, Tomato and Spinach Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons masoor dal, washed (split red lentils); 2 cups chopped tomatoes or 2 cups diced tomatoes; 3/4 cup chopped spinach (palak); 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1 -2 teaspoon chopped garlic; 2 -3 black peppercorns; 1/2 cup milk or 1/2 cup soymilk; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 2 teaspoons ghee or 2 teaspoons olive oil; salt

Submitted by Rita1652

"This is an Indian dish high in Iron. I found this on line and tweeked a bit. Both tomatoes and spinach are good sources of iron. They complement each other. Not in just taste but work together to help the body absorb the iron."

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photo by Chellerystick

Ready In:: 35mins
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 4

ingredients

2 tablespoons masoor dal, washed (split red lentils)
2 cups chopped tomatoes or 2 cups diced tomatoes
³⁄₄ cup chopped spinach (palak)
¹⁄₂ cup chopped onion
1 -2 teaspoon chopped garlic
2 -3 black peppercorns
¹⁄₂ cup milk or 1/2 cup soymilk
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons ghee or 2 teaspoons olive oil
salt

directions

Heat the butter in a pan and add the onions, garlic and peppercorns.
When the onions turn translucent, add the lentils, tomatoes, salt and 2 cups of water and cook till the dal is tender. About 20 minutes.
When cool, blend to get a smooth purée.
Add the spinach, milk and bring to a boil.
Finish by adding the lemon juice.
Serve hot.

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Reviews

Suprisingly full of flavour considering the simple list of ingredients. Very warming, great for a chilly day like today or for fighting off colds. My only problem with it is that it didn't make 4 servings. Partly due to me using fresh tomatoes I'm sure, but I think they were so nice in this I would do it the same way again. I ended up adding a cup of veg broth and it worked out well. Next time I would just make a double batch. Thanks Rita!

magpie diner
I've made this soup many times, it is fragrant, tasty and healthy. I usually omit milk and lemon and use a bit more spinach and peppercorns.

eva_anita
This is really, really good! The only thing I changed is I added more peppercorns, (personal preference), and I added 2 tbsp of chopped fresh parsley. The texture, flavor, and ease of making - makes this a definite keeper. Next time I will make a bigger batch :)

jaldredey
This was excellent. Now we just need to learn how to make naan.

Michelle from Central Time
After all the great reviews, I was excited to try this recipe. What a disappointment! I found it to be low on flavor and even lower on presentation.

aimeestoller