Lentil and Vegetable Soup
Also known as Sambar, Dal · Veg · Dal, Soups & Salads
You’ll need: Pressure Cooker
Good for: Rainy Day
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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.
Ingredients
22 itemsSunflower Oil1 tbsp
Dried Parsely¼ tsp
Dried Thyme¼ tsp
Dried Rosemary¼ tsp
Dried Basil¼ tsp
Dried Oregano¼ tsp
Leeks, Diced150 grams
Onion, Diced1
Carrot, Diced2
Tomato Paste1 tbsp
Cumin Powder½ tsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Garam Masala Powder½ tsp
Potato1
Soy Sauce1 tbsp
Green Capsicum1
Moong Dal, Soaked½ cup
Masoor Dal, Soaked½ cup
Salt2 tsp
Water2.5 cup
Spinach150 grams
Soup Powder1.5 tbsp
Cooking for someone with an allergy? Read every ingredient above. We have not finished checking allergens on this recipe.
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 2. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 633kcal | 1266kcal |
| Protein | 32g | 65g |
| Carbohydrate | 105g | 211g |
| Fat | 11g | 22g |
| Fibre | 23g | 46g |
| Sugar | 13g | 25g |
Cookd masalas for moong dal
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
Sunflower OilDried ParselyDried ThymeDried RosemaryDried BasilDried OreganoLeeksOnionCarrotTomato 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 CapsicumMoong DalMasoor DalSaltWaterSoup Powder
- 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, 1 Onion, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Lentil and Vegetable Soup?
- Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
- How many calories are in Lentil and Vegetable Soup?
- About 633 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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