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Curried Red Lentil Soup with Lemon – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Curried Red Lentil Soup with Lemon

A vibrant, one-pot wonder packed with wholesome ingredients and aromatic spices. This ridiculously easy-to-make Curried Red Lentil Soup is the perfect comfort food and tastes even more amazing the next day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 Serving
Calories: 283
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups (480 ml) red lentils, sorted, rinsed, and drained
  • 1 quart low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 4 cups (960 ml) water
  • 2 cups (480 ml) finely chopped onion (about 1 large)
  • 1 ½ cups finely chopped celery (about 4 stalks)
  • 1 ½ cups finely chopped carrots (about 2 large)
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml / 0.3 fl oz) minced garlic (about 2 cloves)
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml / 0.5 fl oz) curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml / 0.2 fl oz) ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml / 1 fl oz) fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • For a creamier texture, use an immersion blender to blend about half the soup directly in the pot until smooth.
  • This soup thickens as it cools. When reheating leftovers, add a splash of vegetable broth or water to reach your desired consistency.

Method
 

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine the red lentils, vegetable broth, and 4 cups (960 ml) of water.
  2. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
  3. Skim off any foam that rises to the surface.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Add the chopped onion, celery, carrots, and minced garlic to the pot.
  6. Stir to combine and continue to simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
  7. Stir in the chopped cilantro, curry powder, and ground cumin.
  8. Continue cooking for another 20 minutes, or until the lentils are completely soft and have started to break down.
  9. Remove the pot from the heat.
  10. Stir in the fresh lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to your liking.
  11. Serve hot, garnished with extra cilantro if desired.
  12. Garnish with a swirl of coconut yogurt, a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, or a squeeze of lime to brighten the flavors just before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 283kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 19gFat: 2g

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