Yellow Lentil Soup
This is an easy one pot Indian inspired Yellow Lentil Soup packed with protein and perfect for cool winter evenings.
Servings 4 people
Calories 376kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 garlic cloves chopped
- 1 medium brown onion chopped
- 2 cups yellow lentils (dried)
- 1 green chilli sliced
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 2 cups water
To Serve
- ½ teaspoon garam masala
- Fresh parsley leaves (roughly chopped)
- ½ teaspoon chilli flakes
- ½ cup coconut milk
Instructions
- Heat coconut oil in a medium size pan over medium heat. Add ground turmeric, salt and ground pepper and yellow mustard seeds. Stir over the stove for 1-2 minutes or until the mustard seeds start to pop.
- Add chopped onion, garlic and sliced green chilli (seeds removed). Sauté until onion is translucent.
- Add yellow lentils and chicken stock/broth. Cook for 45-50 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally for the lentils not to stick on the bottom of the pan. (Add 1-2 cups of water if needed. Once the lentils are tender, remove from heat.)
- Add ½ cup of coconut milk and serve. Garnish with garam masala, chilli flakes and fresh parsley.
Notes
- To reduce the cooking time, soak the lentils for 8 hours: this will also improve the lentil’s nutrients absortion!
Nutrition
Calories: 376kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Fiber: 33g | Sugar: 6g