Dal RecipeEasy
Creamy Moong Dal Soup
A comforting, protein-rich soup with golden moong dal, vegetables, and warming spices.
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Servings
4-6
Ingredients
- •1 cup Moong Dal, rinsed
- •4 cups vegetable broth
- •1 onion, diced
- •2 cloves garlic, minced
- •1 carrot, diced
- •1 celery stalk, diced
- •1 tsp cumin seeds
- •1 tsp turmeric
- •2 tbsp olive oil
- •Salt and pepper to taste
- •Fresh cilantro for garnish
- •Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle for 30 seconds.
- 2
Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 3
Stir in turmeric, carrot, and celery. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
- 4
Add rinsed moong dal and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
- 5
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until dal is tender.
- 6
Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup for a creamy texture, or leave it chunky.
- 7
Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot, garnished with cilantro and lemon wedges.
Pro Tips
- ✓For extra creaminess, add a splash of coconut milk
- ✓This soup thickens as it sits; add more broth when reheating
- ✓Great for meal prep and freezes well