Savory Lentils & Vegetable Curries in One Bowl
Curry Lentil Soup (30 min meal) is a quick and hearty plant-based soup made with red lentils, warm curry spices, coconut milk, and fresh aromatics for a nourishing one-pot dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion finely chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
2 tablespoons curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin optional
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup red lentils rinsed
4 cups low sodium vegetable broth
1 can 14 ounces coconut milk
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Juice of half a lemon
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro optional
Instructions
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Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook 4 to 5 minutes until softened.
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Stir in garlic and ginger and cook 30 seconds. Add curry powder and cumin and toast briefly.
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Mix in tomato paste and cook until slightly darkened.
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Add rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, and coconut milk. Stir well.
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Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer 15 to 20 minutes until lentils are soft.
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Season with salt and pepper. Stir in lemon juice.
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Garnish with cilantro and serve warm.
Notes
Adjust thickness with additional broth or water. For extra texture, blend part of the soup before serving. Store refrigerated up to 4 days.