Dill & Lentil Soup – Easy Postnatal Diet Recipe

By Nandhini Devi

Friday, June 24, 2011, 11:52

Postnatal diet for a new mother should include all the essential nutrients and vitamins, specially the ones that promote towards production of breast milk. However, postnatal diet recipes, should be easy to prepare. Soups are easy to prepare and can enjoyed as a snack too. We have an easy and tasty dill-lentil soup recipe for you.

Dill and lentils have essential elements that help providing the necessary nutrients for a mother. Dill helps in increasing milk production, while lentils are a good source of protein.

Dill & Lentil Soup Recipe

Ingredients:

2 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 cup tomatoes, finely chopped
2 cups lentils cooked
1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh coriander finely chopped
6 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth or the water used for cooking the lentils
Salt and pepper

Mode of preparation

Heat oil in a thick saucepan. Add the onion and garlic. Stir till they turn translucent.
Next add the carrot and cook for 5 minutes.
Next tip in the tomatoes and dill leaves. Cook for 3 minutes.
Finally, add the broth. Top it with chopped coriander. Add salt and pepper as per taste.
Simmer for a couple of minutes. Serve hot.

Dill and lentil soup is a rich source of protein, while the carrots help in providing Vitamin A. The garlic in the soup also promotes towards improving breast milk supply.

This soup recipe is also beneficial to everyone, as it is a rich source of nutrients. Prepare this easy soup and enjoy.