Vadouvan-Spiced Red Lentil Soup
Vadouvan, a French-Indian spice blend similar to curry powder or garam masala, is used here to season a thick, satisfying protein- and folate-packed lentil soup.
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Vadouvan, a French-Indian spice blend similar to curry powder or garam masala, is used here to season a thick, satisfying protein- and folate-packed lentil soup.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbs. olive oil
- 1 large leek, white and pale-green parts quartered and chopped (1 1/2 cups)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.)
- 1 tsp. vadouvan spice powder or garam masala
- 2 cups chopped tomatoes, or 1 15-oz. can chopped tomatoes
- 1/2 cup red lentils
- 1/4 cup quinoa
- 2 sprigs thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 Tbs. lemon juice
- Fresh parsley for garnish, optional
Preparation
Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add leek, and sauté 2 to 3 minutes, or until softened. Stir in garlic and vadouvan spice powder. Add tomatoes, lentils, quinoa, thyme, bay leaf, and 6 cups water. Season with salt and pepper (if desired) cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low, and simmer 20 minutes, or until lentils are soft. Stir in lemon juice and parsley (if using) just before serving.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size Serves 4
- Calories 197
- Carbohydrate Content 31 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 5 g
- Fiber Content 6 g
- Protein Content 10 g
- Saturated Fat Content 0 g
- Sodium Content 16 mg
- Sugar Content 5 g
- Trans Fat Content 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat Content 0 g