Curried Lentil Soup – Lentils.org

Curried Lentil Soup

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December 7, 2021

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A beautiful bright and punchy soup with lentils, onions, carrots, garlic, ginger, tomatoes, curry paste, herbs, and spices – served with warm naan bread.

  • Prep: 15 Minutes
  • Cook: 25 Minutes

  • 15 Minutes

    25 Minutes

    40 Minutes

  • Yields: 10
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Directions

  1. In a large pot over medium-high heat, add oil, onion, carrot, and jalapeno. Sauté for 4-5 minutes or until onions have softened.
  2. Add garlic, ginger, and tomatoes to the pot. Sauté for 3 minutes, then add cumin, paprika, thyme, and curry paste and toss to coat. Add lentils and broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
  3. Puree three quarters of the soup with an immersion blender or by transferring to a regular blender. Reincorporate the puree to the rest of the soup, leaving some of the chunks whole, adding a nice texture and consistency to the soup. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  4. Serve topped with cilantro and optional warmed naan bread for dipping.

Ingredients

2 Tbsp (30 mL) canola oil

1 cup (250 mL) yellow onion, diced small

½ cup (125 mL) carrot, diced small

2 Tbsp (30 mL) jalapeno, seeded and minced

2 Tbsp (30 mL) garlic, minced

1 Tbsp (15 mL) ginger, minced

2 cups (500 mL) canned diced tomatoes

2 tsp (10 mL) cumin

1 tsp (5 mL) paprika

1 tsp (5 mL) dried thyme

2 cups (500 mL) korma curry paste

2 cups (500 mL) whole red lentils (dry)

1 ½ quarts (1.5 L) chicken stock, low-sodium

salt and pepper, as needed

¾ cup (175 mL) cilantro, chopped

warm naan bread, optional

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size1 ⅓ cups (325 mL)
Calories410
Sodium1090 mg
Potassium698 mg
Protein17 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sugar5 g
Total Fat19 g
Saturated Fat1.5 g
Total Carbohydrates45 g
Dietary Fiber14 g