Easy Dhal Soup

Super Wifey's Note:

For comfort food with a touch of the exotic, this dhal is quite simple but soooo tasty and has become a staple of our diet.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 onion
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 lbs canned chopped tomatoes
• 1 cup red lentil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 1/2 cups vegetable stock
• 1 1/4 cups coconut milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Directions:

1. In large saucepan, warm olive oil and add garlic and onion. Saute, stirring 2-3 minutes. Add turmeric, garam masala, chili powder, and cumin.
2. Stir in tomatoes, lentils, lemon juice, vegetable stock, coconut milk, and bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes or until lentils are tender.
4. Serve warm. You can garnish with lemon slices and cilantro if desired. Also good with naan bread.

Reviews

[spookycook]

Definitely a comfort food! We really loved this soup and it was filling enough to have for dinner. I used tomato sauce because I realized I was out of canned tomatoes half way into making the soup. It still came out great.

[elsokolj]

It is good quick soup. I did not add lemon juice as I found it had enough acidity from canned tomatoes. I would prefer this soup be more thick, but I know that is how it should be. I loved the addition of coconut milk. I did not have cilantro but I am sure it would be very tasty. I gave 4 stars mainly because my family like thicker soups, but for taste I am giving 5 stars. Very easy and fast (hands on time) to make. Healthy and low cost. Thank you.

[Chef Shortcake]

Awesome! We make this all the time now! Even better as a left over because all the flavors combine over night. :)