Daal Soup (lentil Soup) Recipe
A delicious Nepali lentil soup made with Daal lentils.
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Ingredients
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Soup Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Prepare the Lentils
Rinse the Daal lentils under cold water until the water runs clear. Soak them for about 30 minutes for quicker cooking.
- 2
Cook the Soup
In a large pot, add the soaked lentils and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to a simmer.
- 3
Add Vegetables and Spices
After simmering for about 15 minutes, add chopped onion, tomato, garlic, ginger, turmeric powder, cumin seeds, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
- 4
Simmer
Continue to simmer the mixture for another 20-25 minutes or until the lentils are fully cooked and soft.
- 5
Blend (Optional)
For a smoother consistency, use an immersion blender to blend the soup until desired thickness is reached.
- 6