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Curry Lentil Soup
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Curry Lentil Soup

This quick, easy, and healthy Curry Lentil Soup has warm spices, carrots, and a bright pop of lemon. It's naturally vegan, filling, and full of flavor!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings (about 5 1/2 cups)
Calories: 334 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus additional as needed
  • 1 yellow onion cut into 1/4-inch dice, medium
  • 3 carrot cut into 1/4-inch dice, large
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt plus additional to taste
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin ground
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon Turmeric ground
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 garlic minced, cloves
  • 1 tablespoon ginger fresh, minced
  • 1 cup red lentils rinsed and drained
  • 4 cups vegetable broth low sodium, or low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 crushed tomatoes 14.5-ounce can
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice about ½ medium lemon, freshly squeezed
  • cilantro for garnish, fresh

Instructions

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  1. In a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and salt. Cook until the vegetables begin to soften, about 4 minutes.
  2. Reduce the heat to low. Add the curry powder, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne, stirring to coat the vegetables with the spices. Add the garlic and ginger. Stir and cook 30 seconds. If the spices start to stick, drizzle in a bit more oil as needed so that they do not burn.
  3. Add the lentils, broth, and crushed tomatoes. Increase the heat to bring to a gentle simmer. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender but not mushy, about 25 minutes. If the soup is thicker than you would like, splash in a bit of water to reach your desired consistency. (We like our soup fairly thick.)
  4. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice. Taste and add additional salt as desired (the amount you need will vary based on your vegetable broth). If you'd like it spicier, add a touch of additional cayenne (a little goes a long way). Serve warm, topped with chopped fresh cilantro.

Notes

  • TO STORE: Store curry lentil soup in an airtight storage container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • TO REHEAT: Gently rewarm leftover soup in a Dutch oven on the stovetop over medium-low heat. Add splashes of broth as needed to thin the soup. You can also rewarm this soup in the microwave.
  • TO FREEZE: Place leftover soup in an airtight freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1(of 4); about 1 1/3 cups Calories 334kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Potassium 1144mg (24%) Fiber 18g (72%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 7922IU (158%) Vitamin C 20mg (22%) Calcium 101mg (10%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings (about 5 1/2 cups)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 334

% Daily Value*

Serving 1(of 4); about 1 1/3 cups
Calories 334kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Potassium 1144mg 24%
Fiber 18g 72%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 7922IU 158%
Vitamin C 20mg 22%
Calcium 101mg 10%
Iron 6mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.