How long does Lentil and Vegetable Soup take?

40 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Lentil and Vegetable Soup serve?

2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Lentil and Vegetable Soup vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Lentil and Vegetable Soup spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Lentil and Vegetable Soup?

½ cup Moong Dal, ½ cup Masoor Dal, 1.5 tbsp Soup Powder, 150 grams Leeks, 150 grams Spinach, 2 Carrot, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Lentil and Vegetable Soup?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Lentil and Vegetable Soup?

About 612 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Lentil and Vegetable Soup

Name: Lentil and Vegetable Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Continental
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Oil; ¼ tsp Dried Parsely; ¼ tsp Dried Thyme; ¼ tsp Dried Rosemary; ¼ tsp Dried Basil; ¼ tsp Dried Oregano; 2 Carrot, Diced; 1 Onion, Diced; 150 grams Leeks, Diced; 1 tbsp Tomato Paste; ½ tsp Cumin Powder; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder; 1 Potato; 1 tbsp Soy Sauce; 1 Green Capsicum; 1.5 tbsp Soup Powder; ½ cup Moong Dal, Soaked; ½ cup Masoor Dal, Soaked; 2 tsp Salt; 2½ cup Water; 150 grams Spinach

40 min
mild
Serves 2

Prep 15 min · Cook 25 min

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3 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Sambar, Dal · Veg · Dal, Soups & Salads

Dal Soups & Salads

Lentil and vegetable soup of masoor and moong dal simmered with leeks, carrot, potato and dried herbs. Mild, serves 2, about 40 minutes, step-by-step video.

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Rainy Day

Ingredients

22 items

2 people

Oil1 tbsp
Dried Parsely¼ tsp
Dried Thyme¼ tsp
Dried Rosemary¼ tsp
Dried Basil¼ tsp
Dried Oregano¼ tsp
Carrot, Diced2
Onion, Diced1
Leeks, Diced150 grams
Tomato Paste1 tbsp
Cumin Powder½ tsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Garam Masala Powder½ tsp
Potato1
Soy Sauce1 tbsp
Green Capsicum1
Soup Powder1.5 tbsp
Moong Dal, Soaked½ cup
Masoor Dal, Soaked½ cup
Salt2 tsp
Water2½ cup
Spinach150 grams

Cooking for someone with an allergy? Read every ingredient above. We have not finished checking allergens on this recipe.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
Energy	612kcal	1224kcal
Protein	32g	64g
Carbohydrate	101g	203g
Fat	11g	21g
Fibre	23g	46g
Sugar	12g	23g

Cookd masalas for moong dal

Idly - Dosa Sambar Masala
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Idly - Dosa Sambar Masalafrom ₹35

Method

1
In a pan pour oil and add all the dried herbs, carrot, onion and leeks, saute until aromatic and add the tomato paste. Cook until the raw flavour disappears
OilDried ParselyDried ThymeDried RosemaryDried BasilDried OreganoCarrotOnionLeeksTomato PasteCumin PowderTurmeric PowderGaram Masala Powder
2
Add potatoes to give it a good mix. Add all the masalas and saute, once they turn aromatic add the lentils and give it a good mix. Pour water,
PotatoSoy SauceGreen CapsicumSoup PowderMoong DalMasoor DalSaltWater
3
Simmer for 20 minutes, once the lentils turn soft add spinach and cook until they wilt garnish with coriander leaves, and serve hot.
Spinach

Before you start

How long does Lentil and Vegetable Soup take?: 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Lentil and Vegetable Soup serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Lentil and Vegetable Soup vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Lentil and Vegetable Soup spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Lentil and Vegetable Soup?: ½ cup Moong Dal, ½ cup Masoor Dal, 1.5 tbsp Soup Powder, 150 grams Leeks, 150 grams Spinach, 2 Carrot, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Lentil and Vegetable Soup?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Lentil and Vegetable Soup?: About 612 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.