Dal Soup
Servings
4servings
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Rinse the lentils well, at least three times. Drain the water and set aside.
  2. Add the ghee to the pot and melt it on low heat. Sautee ginger for 30 seconds without burning.
  3. Add the carrots, pumpkin, tomatoes, and zucchini to the pot and sautee for 3 minutes.
  4. Transfer the rinsed lentils to the pot and add salt and turmeric. Pour the water and deglaze the pot.
  5. Cook the lentils on medium heat and add more hot water accordingly until the lentils are soft cooked.
  6. There are three options for this step depending on your kitchen equipment: – Mash the lentils and vegetables using a masher – Cool and blend using a blender – Use an immersion blender and blend to the texture of your liking
  7. Add garlic and sautee for about 30 seconds.
  8. Add the red chili flakes, cumin, and black pepper. Sit in the blended soup. Pour another half cup of water and mix well.
  9. Bring the dal soup to a gentle simmer.
  10. Remove from heat and let the soup cool down a little before serving.
Recipe Notes

Customize this dal soup to your liking! You can use different lentils or spices, add seasonal vegetables, or make it a more filling meal by serving with quinoa.
Nutrition Facts
Dal Soup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 77 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 444mg 19%
Potassium 311mg 9%
Total Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Sugars 2g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin A 101%
Vitamin C 12%
Vitamin D0%
Calcium 3%
Iron 7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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