Indian Lentil Soup (Dal Shorba)


Course : Indian
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Serves: 8
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Ingredients:


2 medium onions

2 teaspoons vegetable shortening

8 cups water

2 cups red lentils

1/4 teaspoon turmeric

3 cloves garlic

1 teaspoon salt and pepper -- to taste

1 Cup heavy cream
 

Preparation / Directions:


Peel and chop onions. Saute them in the shortening until golden brown. Reserve. Pour the water into a soup kettle and add the lentils, turmeric, and garlic. Cook over very low heat, covered, for about 1 1/2 hours. Strain the soup into a bowl, pressing the lentils through the strainer. Add the onion and salt. Cook for a few minutes over a very low heat. Adjust the seasonings. thin the soup to desired consistency with heavy cream. Reheat if necessary. Serve hot.


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