Indian Red Lentil Soup

 

2 Tbsp Coconut Oil
1/2 Tsp Cumin Seeds
1/2 Tsp Red Chili Flakes

Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, red chili flakes and toast for 1 minute.

1 Cup Onion, Chopped
6 Garlic Cloves, Chopped
1 Bunch Lacinato Kale Stems, Chopped

Add onion, garlic cloves, kale stems and saute for 5 minutes in medium flame.

2 Cups Tomatoes, Chopped

Add tomatoes and saute for 2 more minutes.

1 and 1/2 Cup Red Lentils
4 Cups Water
2 Cups Coconut Milk

Add lentils, water, coconut milk bring it to boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 30 to 35 minutes

1 Bunch Lacinato Kale, Shredded
1 and 1/2 Tsp Salt
1/2 Tsp Ground Black Pepper

Add kale kale, salt and ground black pepper and cook for 2 more minutes.

To Serve:

Cilantro, Chopped
Juice from 1/4 Lemon / Serving

Add chopped cilantro and lemon slice to the bowl.

Yields: 8 Cups
Serves: 4
Taste Note: Tastes AWESOME
Source: wholefoodsmarket
Note: To eat this as a thick soup, use vitamix to puree this into smooth thick soup, no need to add any water. I did this in 2 batches.

Instant Pot Channa Dal Veggie Soup

Serves: 4

1 tbsp oil
1 cup onion, chopped

1 tbsp garlic, chopped
1 tsp ginger, grated

Press saute in instant pot.

Let the pot get hot for 2 minutes.

Add oil and spread using a spatula. Add onion and saute for 5 minutes, add garlic and ginger and saute for a minute.

1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp cayenne powder
1/4 tsp garam masala
2 and 1/4 tsp salt

Add the spices and cook for a minute.

1 pound tomato, pureed
5 cups vegetables, chopped

Add pureed tomato and bring to a boil. Add the veggies and mix in.

1 cup channa dal, washed and drained
4 cups water

Add drained channa dal and water to instant pot.

Close the lid, put the knob on sealing.

Cook on Manual for 10 minutes at High Pressure. Let the pressure release naturally.

6 ounces TJ spinach, chopped

Add spinach mix well, leave it for 3 minutes.

Serve as a soup over rice.

Taste Note: Tastes AWESOME
Source: veganricha
Note: To eat this as a thick soup, use vitamix to puree this into smooth thick soup, no need to add any water. I did this 2 batches. I made this soup with no onion and no garlic and I didn't miss anything with the taste.