Editors’ Collection

Lentil Soups, Dals and Stews

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Lentil Tomato Soup — Kerri Brewer for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Spencer Richards.

Recipes

Lentil Tomato Soup
Carolina Gelen
3373 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,373
30 minutes
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easy
Madhur Jaffrey’s Pressure Cooker Dal (Dal Makkhani)
Krysten Chambrot, “Madhur Jaffrey’s Instantly Indian Cookbook”
892 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
892
1 1/4 hours, plus overnight soaking
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Shorbat Adas bil Hamod (Lentil Soup With Greens)
Noor Murad
84 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
84
1 hour 20 minutes
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Dal Adas (Spicy Red Lentil Tamarind Soup)
Naz Deravian
762 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
762
50 minutes
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Lentils Cacciatore
Ali Slagle
3197 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,197
40 minutes
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Eshkeneh-yeh Adas (Lentil Egg Drop Soup)
Naz Deravian
1036 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,036
1 hour
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One-Pot Chicken and Lentils
Yasmin Fahr
2805 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,805
1 hour 20 minutes
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Lalla Mussa Dal
Priya Krishna, Sanjeev Kapoor
384 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
384
About 2 1/2 hours
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Spicy Miso Lentil Soup
Ali Slagle
486 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
486
35 minutes
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healthy
Sheer Khorma (Cardamom Vermicelli Pudding)
Kausar Ahmed
26 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
26
1 hour
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Curried Coconut and Red Lentil Soup
Zaynab Issa
183 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
183
45 minutes
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easy
Ash Reshteh (Greens, Beans and Noodle Soup)
Andy Baraghani
83 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
83
1 1/2 hours, plus overnight soaking
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Maraq Misir (Red Lentil Soup)
Ifrah F. Ahmed
686 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
686
55 minutes
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easy
Red Curry Lentils With Sweet Potatoes and Spinach
Lidey Heuck
16424 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
16,424
1 hour
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easy
Farro and Lentils With Jammy Onions
Ali Slagle
2153 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,153
35 minutes
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Easy Lentil Soup
Melissa Clark
3263 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,263
1 hour
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Toor Dal (Split Yellow Pigeon Peas)
Tejal Rao
1182 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,182
1 1/4 hours, plus soaking
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Lentil and Tomato Stew
Martha Rose Shulman
1059 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,059
About 55 minutes
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Red Lentil Soup
Melissa Clark
33338 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
33,338
45 minutes
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easy
Lentil and Orzo Stew With Roasted Eggplant
Yewande Komolafe
3341 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,341
45 minutes to 1 hour
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Lentils Diavolo
Ali Slagle
2281 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,281
45 minutes
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Lentil, Celery and Tomato Minestrone
Martha Rose Shulman
292 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
292
About 1 hour 30 minutes
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healthy
Curried Red Lentil Soup With Toasted Coconut
Colu Henry
1335 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,335
40 minutes
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easy
Lentil Tomato Soup
Martha Rose Shulman
2159 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,159
About 1 hour 30 minutes
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healthy
Puréed Winter Squash and Red Lentil Soup
Martha Rose Shulman
857 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
857
1 hour 15 minutes
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Lentil Soup With Cilantro (Lots of It)
Martha Rose Shulman
394 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
394
About 1 hour
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healthy
Masoor Dal (Spiced Red Lentils)
Nigella Lawson
5784 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,784
45 minutes
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easy
Spiced Yellow Lentils with Quinoa
Martha Rose Shulman
516 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
516
About 1 hour 30 minutes
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healthy
Lentil Minestrone With Greens
Martha Rose Shulman
617 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
617
1 hour 15 minutes
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healthy
Sri Lankan Dal With Coconut and Lime Kale
Tejal Rao, Meera Sodha
2004 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,004
55 minutes
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Lentil and Escarole Soup
Martha Rose Shulman
607 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
607
1 hour 10 minutes
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easy
Lentil Stew
Mark Bittman
421 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
421
About 10 minutes
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Adasi
Yasmin Fahr
527 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
527
1 3/4 hours
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Instant Pot Khichdi
Samantha Seneviratne
1082 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,082
45 minutes
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Mung Bean Dal With Apples and Coconut Tarka
Mark Bittman
314 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
314
an hour
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Roasted Carrot and Red Lentil Ragout
Molly O'Neill
1607 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,607
1 hour 15 minutes
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French Lentils With Garlic and Thyme
Nigella Lawson
2547 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,547
40 minutes
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Khichdi
Tejal Rao
610 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
610
30 minutes
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Smoky Lentil Stew With Leeks and Potatoes
David Tanis
6079 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
6,079
1 hour
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Harira Soup
David Tanis
1092 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,092
2 hours
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Buttery Moong Dal With Garlic and Cumin
David Tanis
353 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
353
1 hour, plus 2 hours’ soaking
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One-Pot Mujadara With Leeks and Greens
Melissa Clark
2420 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,420
35 minutes
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Lentil Soup With Chipotles
Martha Rose Shulman
901 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
901
1 hour
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easy
French Lentils with Chard
Martha Rose Shulman
487 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
487
1 hour 10 minutes
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healthy
Mulligatawny Soup
Sarah DiGregorio
1945 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,945
50 minutes
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Sabut Masoor Dal (Spiced Brown Lentils)
Zainab Shah
763 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
763
35 minutes
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