Lentil, Tomato and Spinach Soup Video

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Steaming hot and semi-spicy, this healthful and tasteful Lentil, Tomato and Spinach Soup is perfect to kindle your appetite!

Recipe Description for Lentil, Tomato and Spinach Soup

Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 20 mins
Makes 3 servings
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Ingredients

For Lentil , Tomato and Spinach Soup
1/4 cup masoor (split red lentil) dal , washed and drained
2 cups chopped tomatoes
3/4 cup finely chopped spinach (palak)
2 tsp butter
1/2 cup chopped onions
1 tsp chopped garlic (lehsun)
2 to 3 black peppercorns (kalimirch)
salt to taste
1 tsp lemon juice

Method

For lentil, tomato and spinach soup

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Add the masoor dal, tomatoes, salt and 2 cups of water, mix well and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
Allow the mixture to cool completely and blend in a mixer to a smooth purée.
Transfer the purée into a deep non-stick pan, add the spinach and ½ cup of water, mix well and bring it to boil, while stirring occasionally.
Remove the {span class="bold1"}lentil, tomato and spinach soup{/span} from the flame, add the lemon juice and mix well.
Serve the {span class="bold1"}lentil, tomato and spinach soup{/span} hot.