Description
Curried Red Lentil Soup is a comforting, vibrant dish that combines creamy coconut milk with aromatic spices and hearty red lentils. Each bowl delivers a warm hug for your taste buds, making it the perfect choice for cozy nights or impressing dinner guests. This versatile recipe is not only easy to make but also adaptable to various dietary preferences, ensuring everyone can enjoy it.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup red lentils
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tsp curry powder
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté onions in a large pot with oil over medium heat until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add garlic and ginger; sauté until fragrant (30 seconds).
- Stir in curry powder, salt, and pepper; toast for about 1 minute.
- Add red lentils and vegetable broth; bring to a boil, then simmer for 20 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Mix in coconut milk and simmer for an additional 5–10 minutes.
- Stir in spinach or kale until wilted; add lime juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg