Rainbow Chard, Yellow Lentil and Dill Daal

This creamy and comforting soup is inspired by Indian dahl. Tarka is a traditional topping for dahl, made using ghee and fried spices. It provides a p...unchy contrast for mild and creamy dahls. Here we use it as a vehicle to showcase vibrant rainbow chard stalks. Simple enough for everyday, yet special enough to serve as a starter at a dinner party. Read more This creamy and comforting soup is inspired by Indian dahl. Tarka is a traditional topping for dahl, made using ghee and fried spices. It provides a punchy contrast for mild and creamy dahls. Here we use it as a vehicle to showcase vibrant rainbow chard stalks. Simple enough for everyday, yet special enough to serve as a starter at a dinner party.

Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
30 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
No
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
fibre
Prebiotics
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
fibre
Prebiotics
Herbs &
spices

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

316kcal
Calories
13g
Total Fat
36g
Carbs
5g
Sugars
16g
Protein
11g
Fibre
7mg
Iron
39%
 
90mg
Magnesium
21%
 
246mg
Phosporus
20%
 
829mg
Potassium
18%
 
858mg
Sodium
37%
 
0mg
Vitamin B1
0%
0mcg
Vitamin B12
0%
0mcg
Vitamin D
0%
3.3mg
Vitamin E
22%
 
103mcg
Vitamin B9
26%
 
265mcg
Vitamin A
29%
 
35mg
Vitamin C
39%
 
2.3mg
Zinc
21%
 
424mcg
Vitamin K
353%
 
0.5mg
Copper
56%
 
0.2mg
Vitamin B2
15%
 
2.3mg
Vitamin B3
14%
 
0.3mg
Vitamin B6
18%
 
121mg
Calcium
9%
 
Calories: 316kcal; Total Fat: 13g; Carbs: 36g; Sugars: 5g; Protein: 16g; Fibre: 11g; Iron: 7mg (39%); Magnesium: 90mg (21%); Phosporus: 246mg (20%); Potassium: 829mg (18%); Sodium: 858mg (37%); Vitamin B1: 0mg (0%); Vitamin B12: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin D: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin E: 3.3mg (22%); Vitamin B9: 103mcg (26%); Vitamin A: 265mcg (29%); Vitamin C: 35mg (39%); Zinc: 2.3mg (21%); Vitamin K: 424mcg (353%); Copper: 0.5mg (56%); Vitamin B2: 0.2mg (15%); Vitamin B3: 2.3mg (14%); Vitamin B6: 0.3mg (18%); Calcium: 121mg (9%)
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Notes

Soaking the lentils for at least 20 minutes before cooking ensures they will cook evenly and yield a creamy result. Drain well before using.

Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
fibre
Prebiotics
Herbs &
spices
Contains
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User comments (3)

Odette Last month

I used sprouted mung beans in lieu of yellow lentils-tasted great

Jackie 7 months ago

I definitely needed more time to soak and cook this. The lentils didn't soften for a long time. I wonder if it has to do with altitude. I live at over 8000 ft above sea level.

Julie 8 months ago

Needs more spices, chilli, turmeric, and more cumin

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