And here’s a recipe of lentil soup with an exotic twist. This soup is very good at room temperature as well, which is a big advantage in summer ☀️.
Very easy to prepare, this soup is balanced, light and nutritious (as usual 😉).
Ingredients (serves 4 people):
– 250 g of red split red lentils (Masoor Dhal or Dhal mix)
– 2 carrots
– 1 onion
– 1 heap of kumquats (a dozen)
– 1 tbsp. of vegetable oil
Directions:
1) Soak the lentils for at least 6 hours and rinse them well.
2) When the lentils are ready, heat 1 tbsp. of oil and cook the chopped carrots and onion on medium heat for 5-10 minutes.
3) Add the lentils and cover in water. Cook for 20-30 minutes until the lentils start melting. Add water as necessary
4) When the lentils are cooked, blend all the ingredients in a blender.
5) Squeeze the kumquats, add the juice to the soup and stir well.
This is a good recipe for those who wish to increase their intake of iron. Lentils are a great source of this nutrient and the vitamin C from kumquats helps its absorption.
Lentils are also a great source of protein, dietary fibre and other minerals such as phosphorus, potassium, magnesium and zinc.