Red Lentil, Tomato And Spinach Soup

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons masoor dal, washed (split red lentils)
• 2 cups chopped tomatoes or 2 cups diced tomatoes
• 3/4 cup chopped spinach (palak)
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 -2 teaspoon chopped garlic
• 2 -3 black peppercorns
• 1/2 cup milk or 1/2 cup soymilk
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons ghee or 2 teaspoons olive oil
• salt

Recipe

• 1 heat the butter in a pan and add the onions, garlic and peppercorns.
• 2 when the onions turn translucent, add the lentils, tomatoes, salt and 2 cups of water and cook till the dal is tender. about 20 minutes.
• 3 when cool, blend to get a smooth purée.
• 4 add the spinach, milk and bring to a boil.
• 5 finish by adding the lemon juice.
• 6 serve hot.