Recipedia
Red Lentil Soup with Mango Raita
A steaming bowl of this delightfully fragrant soup is a great start to a meal. Mango adds a fruity touch to the refreshing raita topping.
Ingredients
2 cups red lentils, rinsed
1 1⁄2 cups onions, chopped
4 bay leaves
1 tbsp. cumin
1 tsp. turmeric and coriander
6 cups chicken stock
Salt and pepper
Raita:
1 cup yogurt or sour cream
1 cucumber, finely chopped
4 tbsp. mango chutney
Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Steps
- In a large, heavy pot, combine, lentils, onions, bay leaves, spices, and chicken stock and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer until lentils are tender, about 45 min. Remove the bay leaves.
- Transfer soup to blender or food processor and puree until smooth.Return to saucepan and add more stock or water if necessary. Season to taste.
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For raita, combine ingredients in large bowl and refrigerate at least 1 hr. Top soup with raita and garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired.