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Red lentil soup served in a white bowl with handles.

Red Lentil Curry Soup

You'll love this healthy, hearty, delicious plant-based soup with lemon, coconut and curry. Best part? It's done in 30 minutes or less! It's make ahead and freezable too!
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Author Kori Butler
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Soup Recipes
Cuisine American | Asian
Servings 6
Calories 357 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1 medium onion (diced)
  • 2 stalks celery (diced)
  • 2 carrots (peeled and diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon ginger paste (grated ginger can be substituted)
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 (16-ounce) package red lentils
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot, heat coconut oil over medium high heat. Add onion, celery, and carrot. Saute until very tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Stir in minced garlic, curry powder, and ginger paste. Saute 2 minutes.
  • Add red lentils, vegetable broth, salt, and pepper. Cover and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook until lentils are tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Stir in coconut milk and lemon juice. Warm if needed. Adjust seasoning to taste.

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  • VARIATIONS: Standard lentils may be used. 
  • TIPS:
    • Use only canned unsweetened coconut milk. 
    • To save time: use a 10 to 12-ounce package of diced mirepoix mix. This can be found in your produce section - it's a mix of fresh celery, carrots, and onions pre-cut and ready to go.
  • SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh herbs such as cilantro or chives. Top with sour cream or Greek yogurt and diced tomatoes if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 357kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 20gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 540mgPotassium: 857mgFiber: 24gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3987IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 61mgIron: 6mg
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