Vegetable, Tomato and Lentil Soup
by Tarla Dalal
Nothing short of a meal in a bowl, the Vegetable, Tomato and Lentil Soup is bursting with the flavours of the many veggies it contains. Chopped tomatoes and a dash of ketchup give it a delectable tanginess, while lentils give it a luscious and satiating consistency and mouth-feel.
We have added cooked macaroni to this soup, not just to enhance the range of textures in it, but also to make it more satiating. You will find this to be a wholesome snack, which can also be enjoyed as a light meal on some days. Serve Cheesy Garlic Pull Apart French Bread .
Vegetable, Tomato and Lentil Soup recipe - How to make Vegetable, Tomato and Lentil Soup
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 4 servings
1/4 cup finely chopped carrot
1/4 cup finely chopped french beans
1/4 cup boiled green peas
1 cup roughly chopped tomatoes
2 tbsp yellow moong dal (split yellow gram)
1/2 cup roughly chopped onions
1 tbsp butter
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1/2 cup cooked macaroni
1 tbsp tomato ketchup
1/2 tsp chilli powder
salt and to taste
- Method
- Combine the yellow moong dal, roughly chopped onions, tomatoes and 2 cups of water in a pressure cooker, mix well and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
- Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
- Cool and blend in a mixer till smooth. Keep aside.
- Heat the butter in a deep non-stick pan, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
- Add the carrot and french beans and sauté on a medium flame for 3 minutes.
- Add the yellow moong dal-tomato mixture, macaroni, green peas, tomato ketchup, chilli powder, salt and pepper, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Serve hot.
| Energy | 72 cal |
| Protein | 2.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 10 g |
| Fiber | 2.1 g |
| Fat | 2.6 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 328 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin C | 17.6 mg |
| Folic Acid | 20.3 mcg |
| Calcium | 44.7 mg |
| Iron | 0.8 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 34 mg |
| Potassium | 131.8 mg |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg |
This soup recipe is so unusual, it has vegetables, lentil as well as macaroni. I make this on a day when it is pouring or the weather is nice and chilly.