Description
A comforting and flavorful recipe for Curry Lentil Soup that is perfect for a cozy meal. This hearty soup is filled with red lentils, aromatic spices, and creamy coconut cream, making it a satisfying dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Soup:
- 2 tablespoons ghee, clarified butter, or coconut oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and finely diced
- 1 rib celery, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, pressed through garlic press
- Salt
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch white pepper
- 1 pound split red lentils
- 6 cups chicken stock, hot
- 1/2 (14 ounce) can coconut cream
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro leaves
Instructions
- Saute Vegetables: Place a pot over medium-high heat, and add in the ghee; once hot, add in the onion, carrot and celery, and saute for about 5-6 minutes, until slightly tender.
- Add Spices and Lentils: Add in the garlic, curry powder, turmeric, cumin, smoked paprika, and black pepper, and stir to combine; once aromatic, add in the lentils and stir to blend, followed by the chicken stock.
- Simmer: Cover the soup and allow it to gently simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until lentils are tender and soup is slightly thickened.
- Finish and Serve: Finish the soup by stirring in the coconut cream and the cilantro, and serve with warm naan bread, if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
