Comfort Food for #SundaySupper: Red Lentil Soup with Crispy Aromatic Coriander

As the mercury begins to dip and autumn starts to give way to winter, it brings with it the dire need for comfort from the cold. The idea of comfort in a bowl has always taken precedence in the shivery months, but now it has been substituted by comfort in a spoon. To protect ourselves from the biting winds, each bite of manna should help keep us warm. And there is no better way than to curl up under a warm blanket in front of the television or fireplace with a hearty bowl of soup.

Red Lentil Soup with Crispy Aromatic Coriander

Living in a country which experiences equatorial climate all year round, I had not expected to face the cold this winter. However, my surprise trip to San Francisco has led me to face the cold. Even though the temperatures have not taken a plunge, it is still cold for me. The nights become chilly and literally my bones rattle as I step outside. Hence, I am perpetually wearing a sweater or jacket and in dire need of some comfort. Hence this week’s #SundaySupper could not have come at a better time; a recipe to keep myself warm and to share with all those who will need it as winter picks up steam.

Red Lentil Soup with Crispy Aromatic Coriander

Ingredients:

• 1 cup red lentils
• 1 cup tomato paste
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/2 onion, diced
• 1/2 cup coriander
• 1 tsp coriander powder

Preparation:

• Place the red lentils in a stock pot and mix in the tomato paste over low heat for 2-3 minutes till the lentils are covered in the paste
• Pour in the chicken stock along with the salt, red chili powder, nutmeg and lemon juice
• Stir well and bring the soup to a boil. As it starts to boil, lower the heat and simmer covered for at least 40 minutes.
• Keep checking every 10 minutes and stir to prevent the lentils from sticking to the bottom. Add some more stock, if the liquid begins to dry up fast
• Meanwhile, add the diced onion to a sauce pan and fry in a little oil
• As it begins to brown, toss in the fresh coriander and coriander powder. Fry till crisp and aromatic. Keep aside to use later
• Once the lentils have completely broken down and the consistency of the soup is silky, switch off the heat
• Pour into soup bowls and garnish with the crispy onions and coriander.

Red Lentil Soup with Crispy Aromatic Coriander

A great bowl of soup to warm yourselves this winter, and for more comforting food, here is a list of all the delicious and comforting #SundaySupper recipes to get you through the cold.

Main Entrees: 

Chili/Stews:

• Beer-Braised Beef – Sustainable Dad
• Bigos {Authentic Polish Hunter’s Stew} – From Fast Food to Fresh Food
• Brunswick Stew and Rice – Big Bear’s Wife
• Calico Beans – Home Cooking Memories
• Carbonnade Flamande – The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
• Chicken Cacciatore {Hunter Style Stew} with Easy Creamy Polenta –Webicurean
• Chicken & Mushroom Stew On Egg Noodles –  Galactosemia in PDX
• Cowboy Beef Stew - Comfy Cuisine 
• Ham and String Beans –  Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
• Hearty Moose Meatball Stew – Mrs. Mama Hen
• Jalapeno Popper Chicken Chili - Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
• Lentil and Chorizo Stew – Vintage Kitchen Notes
• Seafood Gumbo and Soul Warming #SundaySupper Wine Pairings - ENOFYLZ Wine Blog
• Soul Warming Hearty Beef Stew - In The Kitchen With KP

Soups:

• 30 Minute Black Bean Soup – Supper for a Steal
• Black Bean Soup – Basic and Delicious 
• Black Bean Soup with Hot Roast Pepper Cream - The Lovely Pantry
• Canadian Beer Cheese Soup – Juanita’s Cocina
• Chicken Pot Pie Stew Soup – Ruffles and Truffles
• Chicken Soup with Dumplings – The Messy Baker
• Chicken Tortilla Soup – Dinners, Dishes and Desserts
• Coconut Curry Chicken Soup – Damn Delicious
• Crock Pot Chicken Noodle Soup – Mama Mommy Mom
• Easy Chicken and Dumplings – My Catholic Kitchen
• Easy Italian Wedding Soup – Family Foodie
• Easy Wonton Soup – Soni’s Food
• French Onion Sou – Momma’s Meals
• Homestyle Chicken and Dumplings – I Run For Wine
• Lasagna Soup – Cravings of a Lunatic
• Lemon Chicken Noodle Soup – Mangiamo
• Lentil and Bacon Soup – Small Wallet, Big Appetite
• Lentil Soup with Spinach – Mama’s Blissful Bites
• Peppery Mulligatawny Soup with Cherry Tomatoes & Cilantro – Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
• Pozolillo Verde {Green Chicken & Corn Pozole} – La Cocina de Leslie
• Red Lentil Soup with Crispy Aromatic Coriander – Chattering Kitchen
• Roasted Jalapeno Soup – Chocolate Moosey
• Rule of Thirds Soup - What Smells So Good?
• Seafood Chowder – Noshing with the Nolands
• Spanish Garlic Soup – Pippi’s In The Kitchen Again
• Spicy Gumbo Z’herbes – Pescetarian Journal
• Spicy Korean Brisket Soup {Yukgaejang} - Crispy Bits & Burnt Ends
• Spicy Seafood Noodle Soup {Jjamppong} – Kimchi Mom
• Spicy Udon Noodle Soup – My Trials In The Kitchen
• Turkey Noodle Soup – Magnolia Days
• Tuscan Bean Soup  - The Wimpy Vegetarian
• Twisted Chicken Noodle Soup – The Meltaways
• Warm You Up Spicy Bacon Cheeseburger Soup - Daily Dish Recipes

Desserts/Beverages:

• Hot Fudge Pudding Cake – That Skinny Chick Can Bake
• White Hot Chocolate with Orange – GirliChef

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