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!
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
- 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.
- 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.
- Stir in the rice vinegar and a pinch of salt. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
- 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
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.