Masoor Dal Soup

Make masoor dal soup with measured ingredients and the step-by-step method below. This India-wide recipe serves 3.

Approximate total time: 30 min.

Thedietco serving tip

Serve with a protein-containing side if using this soup as a full meal.

Portions are general suggestions. Discuss individual needs, allergies and relevant medical conditions with a qualified dietitian. Measurements: 1 cup is approximately 240 mL; ingredients are raw unless stated otherwise.

Illustrative serving; ingredients and appearance may differ. Photo: File:Bowl of lentil soup with green and red lentils.jpg by Whoisjohngalt · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP.

Servings

3 servings

Cuisine

Indian · India-wide

Ingredients

• Red lentils 3/4 cup (140 g)
• Onion 1 small
• Tomato 1
• Carrot 1 small
• Turmeric 1/4 tsp
• Cumin 1 tsp
• Oil 1 tsp
• Water 4 cups
• Lemon 1 tbsp
• Salt to taste

Method

1. Rinse masoor dal until water runs almost clear.
2. Sauté cumin and onion in oil, then add tomato and carrot.
3. Add dal, turmeric and water; simmer 20 minutes until very soft.
4. Blend lightly if desired and finish with lemon and salt.