For the first time I had prepared red lentil soup and it was really flavourful and I think often I will prepare it. I never thought that addition of some onion, garlic and tomato while boiling our simple dal can add the awesome flavour to the soup. The hot soup basically the taste of it really boosted my energy level and I was feeling much better than before. So now learn to prepare this simple red lentil soup here.
Red Lentil Soup / Masoor Dal Soup
Ingredients
Red Lentil/ Masoor Dal – 2/3 to 1 cup
Onion – 1 medium, chopped
Garlic Cloves – 4 to 5, chopped
Tomato – 1 small, chopped
Red Chill Powder – 1/2 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Refined Oil – 11/2 teaspoon
Black Pepper Powder – 1 teaspoon
Butter – 1 dollop
Procedure
1. Wash the dal and drain the water. Keep aside
2. Now heat oil in a pressure cooker and add chopped onions and garlic. Saute for sometime till the onions are translucent.
3. Next add tomatoes and cook until the raw smell disappears.
4. Add salt and red chilli powder. Mix well.
5. Now add washed dal in to the pressure cooker and add required water. While adding water keep in mind that the soup will not be thick or runny.
6. Close the lid and wait for 2 to 3 whistles under medium flame.
7. Switch off the gas and allow to release the pressure automatically. Now open the lid and allow it to cool.
8. After cooling take the mixture in a mixture jar and blend till it becomes smooth.
9. Some people prefer to strain the soup but I did not strain it.
10. Now heat a pan and boil the soup, add black pepper powder at this stage.
11. Serve hot with a dollop of butter on top.
It is sure cold and we've had our share of sicknesses too so this soup look perfect. I could drink soup everyday and I love lentils. Looks very warming and tasty!
Perfect healthy soup for the season
great comforting soup for cold weather 🙂
I agree, life must go on albeit the weather. Nice soup, the all time time comfort food.
Comforting and yummy soup
This is lovely… I used to do it earlier…
I guess it's more that we are growing older… 😉 I have been low and under the weather for the past one week and just when it feels better, it goes back to square one! This is such a homely soup, would love to pick up that bowl…
The soup looks so tasty and healthy. Perfect for the season
This red lentil soup looks so delicious and comfy, Amrita.
Anu
mygingergarlickitchen.com/
Amazingly healthy way to warm up in winter. Delicious!
yummy and comforting soup!! perfect for the weather!!
Soups are my favorite in winters, though I can have them anytime,especially red lentils one.
Priya @asmallbite
Nice and healthy recipe…
yummy and comforting soup! perfect for the weather!!
Looks so delicious and comforting!