Curried Red Lentil Soup
This red lentil stew has the perfect balance of being spicy and subtly sweet.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Servings 5
Calories 367 kcal
- 2 cup red lentils, rinsed
- 4 cup vegetable broth (homemade or low-sodium)
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
- 0.5 cup chopped celery
- 0.5 cup chopped carrots
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 jalapeƱo or serrano pepper, seeds removed, diced (optional - this brings a lot of heat!)
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Place red lentils and water (or vegetable broth) into a large pot and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
Add sweet potatoes, celery, carrots, garlic, ginger, and spices (and pepper if you want it spicy!). Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes until lentils and potatoes are soft.
Stir in cilantro and lemon juice.
Transfer half of soup to a blender and blend until smooth, or use an immersion blender to blend approximately half of the soup, leaving some texture and chunkiness.
Serve and enjoy! Top with freshly ground black pepper, if desired.
Serving: 2gCalories: 367kcalCarbohydrates: 65.3gProtein: 22.7gFat: 1.6gFiber: 25.7g