Mung Bean Soup
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil in a large pot, add 1 large onion (chopped) and 2 carrots (sliced into discs) and sauté on medium heat for 5 minutes.

  2. Add 3 cloves garlic, 1 inch ginger (both grated), 2 teaspoons curry powder, ½ teaspoon turmeric powder, ½ teaspoon ground cumin, and ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes and sauté 1 more minute until fragrant.

  3. Add 6 cups vegetable broth, 1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes, 1 cup mung beans (rinsed), 1 teaspoon salt, and 2 twists black pepper.Cover with a lid, bring to a boil, then crack the top open, lower the heat, and simmer for 10 minutes.

  4. Add 1 pound potatoes peeled and cut into bite-size chunks, and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, or until potatoes and mung beans are tender. Stir occasionally.

  5. Taste and adjust for salt and spices. Optionally, you can add 5 ounces/150 grams of spinach 5 minutes before the soup is done simmering.

  6. You can top with a squeeze of lemon, cilantro, yogurt, and pickled red onion or cabbage. Serve with naan or pita bread.

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🌱Vegan🌾Gluten-free...

Category🍲Soup

Cuisine🇮🇳Indian

Occasions🍲Comfort Food📆Everyday

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 40m

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