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One-Pot Curry Black Lentil Soup
4.9 from 30 votes

One-Pot Curry Black Lentil Soup

Quick, easy, and flavorful, this Curry Black Lentil Soup comes together in just 35 minutes. Gluten-free, oil-free, only 11 ingredients, and so nutritious!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 210 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger freshly grated
  • 3 medium carrot sliced
  • 1 (14 fl oz) can coconut milk For a richer soup sub full-fat coconut milk, lite
  • 5 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons tamari
  • ¼ cup red curry paste
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 1¼ cups black lentils sorted and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • pinch of salt sea salt
Garnish:
  • cilantro
  • lime wedges
  • avocado diced

Instructions

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  1. Preheat a soup pot over medium heat. Saute the onion for about 5 minutes or until translucent. Add the garlic, ginger, and carrots, and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, stirring frequently. 
  2. Add the coconut milk, water, soy sauce, curry paste, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, and lentils, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
  3. Stir in the rice vinegar and a pinch of salt. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
  4. Garnish with cilantro, lime and/or avocado, and enjoy!

Notes

  • Like most soups, this one tastes even better the next day. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 210kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Sodium 710mg (30%) Fiber 13g (52%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 6750IU (135%) Vitamin C 8.3mg (9%) Calcium 80mg (8%) Iron 4.9mg (27%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 210

% Daily Value*

Calories 210kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 710mg 30%
Fiber 13g 52%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 6750IU 135%
Vitamin C 8.3mg 9%
Calcium 80mg 8%
Iron 4.9mg 27%

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

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