INDIAN SPICED LENTIL SOUP

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Yesterday I used the coconut oil to fry onions in for a lentil soup with a bit of an Indian twang. I love the very slight hint of coconut that this soup has, but if coconut isn't you thing or you can't find the oil, butter will work well too, and the spices are so strong that you won't miss the coconut.

Provided by St Margarets Kitchen

Categories     Grains

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon coconut oil or 1 tablespoon butter
1 onion, minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 cup split red lentils
4 cups water
1/3-1/2 yellow pepper, minced

Steps:

  • In a large pot heat the oil and saute the onions and garlic until translucent. Add the turmeric, cumin and chili powder to the mixture and stir until the spices are mixed into the oil.
  • Add the lentils and water and bring to a boil.
  • Boil for 15 minutes.
  • Add the pepper and cook for another 5 minutes.
  • Blend the soup well. If needed add more water to the soup to thin it.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.5, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 9, Carbohydrate 22.7, Fiber 10.3, Sugar 1.5, Protein 8.7

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