Curried Red Lentil Soup

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5 from 31 votes

A curried red lentil soup that can be on the table in under 30 minutes. Chop a few veggies, throw everything in a pot, simmer until the lentils are tender and it's ready to enjoy!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Soup

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegan

Servings: servings

Author: Deryn Macey

Ingredients

1 medium white onion diced (approx. 2 cups, 300 g)
3 medium carrots chopped into thick rounds (approx. 2 cups, 300 g)
3 cloves garlic minced
3 stalks celery chopped (approx. 320 g)
1 tbsp curry powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 1/2 cups uncooked red lentils
1 can (14 oz) light coconut milk
1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes with the juices
4 cups vegetable broth
1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
1 tsp coconut sugar or maple syrup

Instructions

Add the carrots, celery, onion and garlic to a soup pot with 2 tbsp water or broth. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, for 5-6 minutes. You can use 1 tbsp olive oil or coconut oil to saute if you prefer.
Add the spices and stir to combine. Cook for another minute or two, adding 1-2 tbsp more water or broth if the pot is getting too dry.
Add the lentils, diced tomatoes, coconut milk and broth and stir to combine. Simmer for 20-25 minutes, uncovered, over medium heat until the lentils are soft and almost mushy.
Stir in the coconut sugar and soy sauce (or gluten-free tamari). Season with additional salt and pepper, if needed. You can adjust the thickness by stirring in a little extra broth. Serve right away topped with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice, if desired.

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Notes

The soup will thicken up considerably in the fridge. Enjoy it the next day as a stew or add a little broth or water to thin it back out.

Storing: Let cool before storing. Store in the refridgerator for up to 4 days in an airtight container or freeze for up to 3 months. If frozen, thaw overnight in fridge. Reheat stovetop or in the microwave until heated to your preference.

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