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Traditional Brown Lentil Soup Recipe

Apr 7, 2020 2 Comments

Hearty Traditional Brown Lentil Soup Recipe is just what you need after a long and tiring day.
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Holding brown lentil soup with my hands

Creamy, hearty, Traditional Brown Lentil Soup prepared with tomatoes, garlic, and just a hint of spices is just what you need when you are in a dire need of a healthy, hearty, and soupy meal.

I have included separate instructions for making it in a soup bowl, Instant pot, and crockpot.

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Traditional Brown Lentil Soup Recipe

Close look of traditional brown lentil soup

If you want to make a recipe that calls for little to no effort then this is it. I love this recipe because it takes hardly 40-minutes to make this and the result is something that I LOVE a lot.

I have made this in a dutch pot and therefore it took me so much time. If you are in a hurry you can make this in an Instant Pot. It would only take you 20-minutes to make this in an Instant Pot. You can check the instructions for making this in an Instant pot below.

You can also make this in a crockpot if you got lots of time and you are not looking to eat it right away.

You can check the instructions for making this soup in the crockpot below.

Traditional Brown Lentil Soup with garnishings

I learned to make this soup from my Mom who learned this from her MIL. In short, you can say that this is a classic Old-fashioned lentil soup recipe that has passed down the family.

If I remember correctly, then this recipe used to be something that I loved the most.  remember how I finished off my studies in the evening and at night when I went to eat and saw this hearty bowl of brown lentil soup garnished with baby coriander leaves with a buttered bread beside it, I would get so damn happy.

I would finish it off in a jiffy and would ask my mom for more. I can't say that I have changed much ever since then.

Top angle view of the brown lentil soup

Even today when I make this lentil soup at my home, I am the one who eats the most.

And, I am not ashamed of that. Last night I made this traditional brown lentil soup because I was craving those happy memories from my childhood. I wanted to re-live those memories. Hence I thought of making this hearty bowl of brown lentil soup.

The biggest coincidence is that my elder son loves this just the way I like it. Yesterday when I saw him going at it, I was reminded of myself. How as a kid I used to lick every last bit of soup from the plate!

I know it sounds gross. But, trust me the last bits of the food tastes the best. And, take it from me that only a true foodie can tell you that.

How to Make Traditional Brown Lentil Soup?

Half plate view of brown lentil soup
  • To add that touch of traditionality I prefer using some dried red chilies, some bay leaves and a touch of powdered asafoetida.
  • I also add some soaked raisins and some desiccated coconut just before serving. Raisins give my soup a tint of sweetness while the desiccated coconut makes it creamy and also add that festive crunch.

How to make it Protein-Rich?

  • To make it protein-rich you can add some cooked chicken chunks or ham or even beef. But, I really like it as a vegetarian soup. Therefore I have not added any sort of meat. But, yes many of my pals have tried this with chicken and they have loved every bit of it.

How to Make it in Instant Pot?

Brown lentil soup in a bowl
  • Making it in an Instant pot saves you a lot of time. In general, if you are making it on the stove then you will need at least 40-45 minutes. But if you are making it in an Instant pot, your brown lentil soup will be ready in just 20 minutes of active cooking.
  • When making in an Instant pot, add all your ingredients such as diced onions, tomatoes, celery, brown lentils, carrots, and potatoes (optional) and cook it at saute mode for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the Broth and cover cook on high pressure for 5 min. Allow natural release of pressure.
  • Garnish with soaked raisins, freshly chopped Cilantro, and desiccated coconuts at last.

How to Make Brown Lentil Soup in a Slow Cooker or Crockpot?

  • If you are thinking about making your brown lentil soup in a crockpot then you can add your veggies - Onions, garlic, celery and tomatoes in a skillet and cook it at high for about 2-3 Min.
  • Then dump everything along with Vegetable Broth and Lentil in the Slow Cooker.
  • Slow Cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.
  • Finally, just before serving add freshly chopped cilantro along with some shredded coconuts and soaked raisins for garnish.
  • Add a dollop of butter on top and serve.

Lentils that you can use?

  • I have used brown lentils.
  • But you can also use red lentils or green lentils to make this.
  • You can even make a combination of green and black lentils to make this soup.

Some Expert Tips to get this Brown Lentil Soup Recipe just right

Brown Lentil soup in a bowl
  • A combination of oil and butter while sauteing your veggies gives it a nice buttery texture and flavor.
  • Adding raw spices like bay leaves and dried red chilies gives it a nice spice.
  • Asafoetida is an ingredient whose one pinch is powerful enough to make your lentil soup taste just right.
  • Adding shredded coconut along with raisins gives it a beautiful sweetness that balances out the heat from smoked paprika and dried red chilies.
  • In case your Lentil Soup is a little too thick then add some warm water and stir well to bring it to a consistency that you like.

Other Variations of this Recipe

  • Many people prefer adding potatoes while making this soup. It makes it more filling and appetizing.
  • But people at my home including me are not a big fan of potatoes. Therefore I have avoided that.
  • You can add it if you want.
Brown lentil soup with hands holding the soup bowl

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Brown Lentil Soup Recipe

Hearty Traditional Brown Lentil Soup Recipe is just what you need after a long and tiring day.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
no resting time required: 0 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 341kcal
Author: Anjali

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 Cup Veggies (tomatoes, red onions, celery, carrots) finely chopped
  • 1 Cup Brown Lentils washed and drained
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 2 cups Vegetable Stock

Spices

  • ½ Teaspoon Cumin Seeds optional
  • 2 pieces Dried Red Chilies Optional
  • 1 leaf Bay leaf dried
  • 1 pinch Asafoetida optional
  • ½ teaspoon Salt adjust as per taste
  • 1 Tablespoon Granulated Sugar or Brown Sugar
  • 2 Teaspoon Ground Coriander can replace with Indian Curry Powder
  • ½ Teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 Teaspoon Ground Turmeric optional
  • 1 Teaspoon Smoked Paprika

Garnish

  • 2 Teaspoon Shredded Coconut Skip if you do not like the texture of Coconut
  • ¼ Cup Raisins Soaked in a cup of water for 30 min prior to use
  • 3 Tablespoon Unsalted Butter
  • ¼ Cup Cilantro finely chopped
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INSTRUCTIONS

  • Heat oil and throw in the dry spices (bay leaf, Asafoetida, dried red chili, cumin)
  • Add your veggies along with spices (turmeric, coriander, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and sugar). Stir Well. Cook until fragrant for 3-4 min
  • Add vegetable stock along with brown lentils. Scrape off anything which might have got stuck to the bottom of the pan. Stir well. And cover cook for 30-35 minutes at low heat.
    Stir after 15-minutes to scrape off the edges and mix it well.
  • Top with chopped cilantro, shredded coconut, soaked raisins, and butter.

Notes

 
 

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Brown Lentil Soup Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 341 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Trans Fat 0.3g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Cholesterol 23mg8%
Sodium 776mg34%
Potassium 597mg17%
Carbohydrates 43g14%
Fiber 16g67%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 13g26%
Vitamin A 854IU17%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 49mg5%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  1. Thomas K says

    June 30, 2022 at 1:06 am

    5 stars
    Looks interesting, but how much stock?

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    • Anjali says

      June 30, 2022 at 6:17 am

      2 cups. Updated in the recipe! Thank you!!!

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