For: Nitra Masoor Dal
Masoor Dal & Spinach Soup
- Vegan
- Continental
- ⏱ 25 min
- Serves 4
A quick, nourishing soup that pairs fast-cooking red lentils with fresh spinach for colour and iron.
02 · Pulses & Lentils
Method
- 1
Sauté the onion
Heat the olive oil and sauté the onion over medium heat for 5 minutes until soft.
- 2
Bloom the cumin
Stir in the cumin powder and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 3
Add dal and stock
Tip in the masoor dal and vegetable stock, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes until the lentils are fully soft.
- 4
Add spinach
Stir in the chopped spinach and cook a further 3 minutes until just wilted.
- 5
Blend lightly and season
Blend briefly with a stick blender for a slightly thickened texture, leaving some texture if you like. Season with salt and pepper before serving.
Nitra tip
Add the spinach right at the end — cooking it too long dulls its colour and flavour.
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