Red lentil curry soup
Red lentil curry soup is a delicious and nutritious dish made with red lentils, vegetables, spices, and coconut milk. It's a popular dish in many cultures and is known for its rich and aromatic flavors. The red lentils cook down to create a thick and hearty soup that is often enhanced with a blend of curry spices like turmeric, cumin, coriander, and ginger.
Ingredients
- 1 cup red lentils rinsed
- 1 onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 carrot diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14 oz)
- 1 can coconut milk (14 oz)
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Optional for serving:
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the diced carrot and red bell pepper to the pot and cook for a few minutes until slightly softened.
- Stir in the curry powder, turmeric, cumin, and coriander, and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the rinsed red lentils, diced tomatoes, coconut milk, and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and let it cook for about 20-25 minutes until the lentils are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the consistency by adding more broth if needed.
- Serve the Red Lentil Curry Soup hot, garnished with fresh cilantro. You can also squeeze some lime juice over the soup and serve with naan bread on the side.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 455kcal (23%)Carbohydrates: 48g (16%)Protein: 16g (32%)Fat: 25g (38%)Saturated Fat: 21g (131%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1.12mgPotassium: 1.092mgFiber: 19g (79%)Sugar: 12g (13%)Vitamin A: 4.139IUVitamin C: 56mg (68%)Calcium: 104mg (10%)Iron: 7mg (39%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
