Do let me know if you try it :), Hi Lizzie, loved the recipe, thank you.Is it possible/ OK to freeze please? I generally prefer to make soups with chicken broth, because the flavor offers a wonderful, rich canvas on which to build and add flavors. Thanks! I thought Chana was with chick peas no? Thanks, Hi Rebecca, thanks for your comment. And not just any soup, an incredibly flavorful and nutritious slow cooker curried lentil soup that will make you want to curl up on the sofa under a good blanket. Bring to a simmer and reduce to low.

Alternatively you could skip and blend a small portion of the soup (then stir back in) – it will help with the creamy factor. The nutritional information are just to be used as a guideline.

However I did not soak them which led to a slightly longer cooking time but I will post it in the recipe notes!

It was melted and sweet, infused with yummy spices, and not slimy. A few knobs of ginger…a few cloves of garlic…several teaspoons of curry spice and a plethora of gorgeous yellow lentils went into this dal. OK. Thanks for the idea 🙂, Your curried lentil soup is absolutely scrumptious and is my go to “fast food” soup dinner. Always start with a smaller amount and increase as you go. It lasts about 4-5 days and we eat it for breakfast, lunch and/or dinner.

. If you have a little bit of heavy cream, you could add a small amount. Mix the cornflour/cornstarch together with a little water to form a paste and stir it in. I feel like I’m sitting at your counter watching you cook and hearing you talk about your day…such an ease about your writing…so inviting! Especially when asking for chocolate . How would you adapt this for stove top cooking? https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/slow_cooker_split_pea_93320 Thanks!

The lentils cooked for over an hour and they never reached the texture we wanted. Easy .

Oh, I am kind’a older than you – DO let the munchkin hear ALL the languages in the house – it is quite amazing how quickly they know the difference . Means a lot! We’re learning that spicing Indian dishes should be approached delicately and gradually. Learn how your comment data is processed. I make dal [dhal, dahl] almost every week – besides its usual usage may cook some ‘down’ further and use as toast spread instead of butter!.

Only question was to leave the liquid with the tomatoes or not.

The lemon juice gives it a great lift. Full on flavor but light on clean-up,…, Tender and juicy turkey meatballs full of curry, spice and everything nice! Sorry for not responding sooner. Can this soup be frozen? And – thank you for teaching me the word dal – I love new food vocabulary!

Posts may contain Amazon Associate or RewardStyle affiliate links. Unfortunately, it’s hard to know their age sometimes . Of course, if your aubergines are bigger, use less of them too. Thank you!!! A great…, Huge flavor does not always need hours and hours of time to develop. This delicious…, 30 Minute Meals, Comfort Food, Healthy, Meat Free, One Pot Meals.

You’d be shocked to find that even seemingly good-quality store-bought broths usually contain an excess of ingredients (aka. ! Otherwise by the time I pick-up the munchkin and get ready to cook I am ready to slather some peanut butter and jelly on a few slices of toast and call it a vegan panini…because it actually is , Oh crap I am rambling…sorry I was really distracted by that peanut butter and jelly sandwich possibility…. But I think the Instant Pot would be a great choice! We don't get that much sun here in Yorkshire. Mix 600ml freshly boiled water with the stock cube and stir it in. Serve this hearty aubergine and lentil curry with rice, chapatis or just bread to take your aubergines to a new level. Since January has been filled with more days in the negative digits than I can count on two hands, I decided it was high time that I share another delicious, hearty soup recipe with you.

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22 ratings 4.8 out of 5 star rating. Soaking them def makes for a faster meal!

Deliciously savory and…, A healthy and filling vegan lentil soup booming with Middle Eastern spices and flavors. Â.

Should you become flexitarian? Thanks for this awesome comment! Just before serving, you’ll stir in generous pour of creamy full-fat coconut milk and a light squeeze of fresh lemon juice. The incredible flavor comes from a combination of warming spices, including curry powder, turmeric, cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves (yep, these aren’t just baking spices!). I typically get these inspirations for recipes somewhere between 3-5pm when my mind starts getting excited about the possibilities of cooking when I get home from an exhausting day at the office. I needed a break. Add all the other ingredients and stir.

10 Affordable Everyday Food Photography Backgrounds, Imagine® Organic Free Range Chicken Broth, https://www.abeautifulplate.com/green-lentil-soup-with-coconut-milk-indian-spices/, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste, 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste, 1/2 teaspoon curry powder (medium-strength), 1 quart (32 ounces) Imagine® Organic Free Range Chicken Broth, coconut milk or whole fat yogurt, for drizzling. I'll have to see if I can get hold of some big ones and do some experimenting! Why I didn’t try it in the slow cooker sooner I’ll never know, but I’ll certainly be doing it again. mine were pretty much trilingual as soon as they could speak and then found it ‘disgustingly’ easy to add other languages so they could understand ! I’m sure it can be, but unfortunately I haven’t tested this particular recipe in an instant pot yet, so I can’t share specifics. Thank you for posting a ton of useful lentil recipes! Fall, Can I share a secret with you? Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve immediately. Cut the aubergines into quarter slices – or for big aubergines, small chunks- and place it in the slow cooker, along with the lentils. Seriously, it was some great eats.

OMG I am so glad it worked out for you!!!

Cook over low heat, according to your slow cooker manufacturer's directions, for 7 to 8 hours, stirring occasionally if possible, or until the soup has thickened considerably and the lentils are cooked through but still retain their shape. Maybe I'll try it with one or two eggplant in a mini version haha. Place the aubergine chunks, tinned tomatoes, lentils and spices in the slow cooker Mix the cornflour/cornstarch into a paste and add it. What are the nutrition facts for this dish?

Hi Ayesha, it’s right below the instructions. I know that liquid quantities generally need to be changed going from slow cookers to Instant Pot, and spices can taste differently in Instant Pots. I stumbled upon this recipe yesterday and thought it looked delicious. This recipe post is sponsored by Imagine®.

Mix 600 ml freshly boiled water from the kettle with the stock cube and pour it in. Just before serving, stir in the coconut milk and lemon juice. It occured to me that the bitterness may have been due to size of chunks.

★☆ I have a coconut curry on here that is similar and it is lovely! Happy birthday!!

Add the lentils and chicken broth and stir to combine. Wow, this looks really good!

Cornstarch is indeed cornflour, and they're 400g/14oz tins of chopped tomatoes. Ooo, this looks amazing! Required fields are marked *, Rate this recipe « Persian Lentil Soup…A Chicago Restaurant Fave, Vitamix Ground Chicken Cutlets… котлетки ». . Maybe the aubergines in my part of the world are just huge and yours are more courgette-size? Required fields are marked *. We are smack bang in the middle of sweltering summer here in Australia, but I can’t wait for winter now so I can cook up batches of this soup for lunches and dinner! Cook on medium for 6 hours or on low for 8 hours. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

🙂. I LOVE dal and often order it from our local Indian joint.  Now I need to buy a crock pot to make it even easier. Yes! I have another curry on here that is just cauliflower and chick peas and it is one of my faves!!!! ★☆ Indeed, I eat meat and I still can't get enough of veggie curries, especially this time of year.

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I have discovered that the key to this dream recipe actually happening is ensuring that whatever ingredients my fancy concoctions require are available to me in my fridge that day. Your email address will not be published. Sorry that should have been corrected. Thank you! Is that 6 full size eggplant? Thank you!

Thank you! it ensures that I don’t get hangry and snack on everything in sight!). We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program. Hi, i love the sound of this recipe but wanted to check if the lentils are dried or from a jar with liquid in it. Hi jamie! Vegan African Peanut Soup with Sweet Potato and Chilli, Minced Lamb and Lentil Curry – Keema with Less Meat. Or a spoonful of yogurt (the flavor will be different obviously). Dorien, this comment..ahhhh it totally and completely made my day!!!

It will be very thick once chilled, so I recommend defrosting it sooner than you might other soups. It’s one of my faves too! I did rummage the pantry, but this time not for any other reason except to find my Indian spices. Add onions, garlic, ginger and chilies and allow to sweat over medium heat. That being said I am not a fan the slow cooker as I find it really mutes the flavors. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website.

“Bring to a simmer and reduce to low. Join my newsletter list to get EXCLUSIVE recipes & more! Hi, I really wanted to love this recipe but after making this I am really confused....How heavy are six aubergines meant to be? I did reduce the turmeric to 1 teaspoon. And I’ll look for that Imagine broth, have never tried it.

I liked the ingredient list for this recipe so I gave it a try. The foundation of any great soup recipe starts with a high-quality broth. It is worth noting that this soup will be very loose once you first combine the ingredients in the slow cooker, but as it cooks over low heat, it will transform into a hearty and thick stew. This instruction appears to contradict itself. This vegan dish cooks the aubergine to perfect sweetness. Vegan . Cook on high for 4 - 5 hours until lentils are cooked through. Add the dried brown lentils, ginger, cumin, coriander, turmeric, if using the cayenne, crushed tomatoes, garlic, onion, and 3 cups of water in your crockpot. An aubergine and lentil curry cooked in the slow cooker for all the flavour and none of the hassle – and no bitterness. I did use the full four cups of broth. That sounds amazing! Sadly wasn’t quick enough to stock up on that ingredient and it’s been scarce in my grocery stores.Â. Hi Goldilocks~ I am so sorry this happened to you. I can already tell this is going to be my new favourite lentil soup this year!