Biryani-Spiced Lentil Soup

Category Soup / Vegan / Comfort Food
Servings 4
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes

Intro

A warming lentil soup laced with biryani spice brings comforting heat and complexity. This one-pot meal is nourishing, hearty, and full of deep flavor.

Ingredients

1 cup red lentils
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp Biryani spice blend
1/2 tsp turmeric
1 tbsp olive oil
1 carrot, diced
1 tomato, chopped
4 cups vegetable broth
Salt to taste

Instructions

Sauté Aromatics
Sauté onion and garlic in oil. Add carrot, tomato, biryani spice, and turmeric.
Simmer Soup
Add lentils and broth. Simmer 20–25 minutes until lentils are soft.
Blend (Optional)
Blend partially for a thicker texture. Season with salt.
Serving Suggestions
Garnish with fresh herbs and a squeeze of lemon.