Dinner for 7

Karahi Lentil Soup

Name: Karahi Lentil Soup
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 7 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 tsp coriander seeds; 1 tsp fenugreek seeds; 3 tbsp virgin coconut oil or vegetable oil; 1 large yellow onion; 2 large carrots; 4 cloves garlic; 2 tbsp chopped ginger; 3 dried arbol chiles; 1 cans (15 oz) chopped tomatoes; 1 lb red lentils; 8 cups vegetable or chicken stock; juice of 1/2 a lemon; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

$7.92for 480 minServes 7

Red lentils simmer with toasted spices, vegetables, tomatoes, chiles, and stock for a hearty soup finished with lemon and cilantro.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Onions, 0.5 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.5 lb	$0.65Typical price
	Carrots, 0.4 lb$1.09/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.43Typical price
	Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical	0.5	$0.30Typical price
	Fresh ginger, 0.5 oz$0.40/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.20Typical price
	Canned tomatoes, 15 oz$0.08/oz typical	15 oz	$1.20Typical price
	Dried beans and lentils, 16 oz$0.11/oz typical	16 oz	$1.76Typical price
	Broth, 66 oz$0.07/oz typical	66 oz	$4.65Typical price
	Lemons and limes, 0.5$0.60 each typical	0.5	$0.30Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$13.85

Swaps

Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap dried beans and lentils for canned beansabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsOlive and cooking oil

Not included in the cost.

80 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
7servings as written
$typical cost tier

Indian Dairy-free Budget Family Lunches Dinners Cold-weather comfort Winter

Typical price

$1.98 per serving$7.92 for 4

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Ingredients

2 tsp coriander seeds
1 tsp fenugreek seeds
3 tbsp virgin coconut oil or vegetable oil
1 large yellow onion
2 large carrots
4 cloves garlic
2 tbsp chopped ginger
3 dried arbol chiles
1 cans (15 oz) chopped tomatoes
1 lb red lentils
8 cups vegetable or chicken stock
juice of 1/2 a lemon
1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Steps

Toast the coriander and fenugreek seeds in a large pot over medium heat for 2 minutes.
Add the oil, onion, and carrots, then cook for 8 minutes until softened.
Stir in the garlic, ginger, and chiles, then cook for 2 minutes.
Add the tomatoes, lentils, and stock, then bring the soup to a boil.
Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender.
Stir in the lemon juice and cilantro, then season with salt and pepper.

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