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Easy 35 min~180 kcal 6/10
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Tomato Lentil Shorba
This Indian-style soup simmers lentils and tomato into a light spiced bowl.
Easy⏱️ 30 min📖 1 min readServes 4~166 kcal🇮🇳 Indian🌍 Full translation
10 min prep 20 min cook
- #One-Pot
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 30 min- Prep10 min
- Cooking20 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
- 1 cup(~200 ml) Red lentils
- 1.5 cup(~300 ml) Grated tomato
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Cumin
- 5 cup(~1000 ml) Water
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Wash 1 cup red lentils and measure 1.5 cups grated tomato.
- 2
Turn half a teaspoon of cumin in oil for 30 seconds, keeping the measure accurate.
30 sec00:30 - 3
Add the lentils, tomato, and 5 cups water, then cook for 14 minutes.
14 min14:00 - 4
Briefly blend the soup with an immersion blender so the shorba stays fluid.
- 5
Adjust the salt and serve hot, keeping the measure accurate.
💡 Tip: Turning the spice in oil for 30 seconds gives the soup a deeper base aroma.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve the soup hot, scatter cilantro on top, and place naan on the side.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~166
kcal calories
8
g protein
23
g carbs
4
g fat
Protein 20%Carbs 57%Fat 23%
GI 9 · Low GIGL 2 · Low GL
2.9g
Sugar
6.3g
Fiber
599.7mg
Sodium
0.1g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Estimated satiety (per serving)
6/10Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
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FAQ
How many servings does Tomato Lentil Shorba make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Tomato Lentil Shorba take?
Prep 10 minutes, cooking 20 minutes; 30 minutes in total.Is Tomato Lentil Shorba difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Tomato Lentil Shorba have?
Approximately 166 kcal per serving. Protein: 8g, carbs: 23g, fat: 4g.Is Tomato Lentil Shorba allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Tomato Lentil Shorba belong to?
This recipe belongs to Indian cuisine.How many ingredients does Tomato Lentil Shorba need?
This recipe needs 5 ingredients.Is Tomato Lentil Shorba filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 6/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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