Best 9 Curried Lentil And Couscous Soup Recipes

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Seeking warmth and comfort during these chilly evenings? Look no further than curried lentil and couscous soup—a delightful blend of fragrant spices, hearty lentils, and fluffy couscous. This vibrant soup is not only easy to make but also packed with flavorful goodness, promising a satisfying and wholesome meal. With its medley of spices and textures, each spoonful offers a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. So, gather your ingredients, warm up your kitchen, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CURRIED LENTIL AND COUSCOUS SOUP



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A spicy soup that's high in fiber, and packs a lot of flavor. I came up with the recipe after eating a Safeway Enlighten Lentil Couscous soup cup.

Provided by SuperSpike

Categories     Lentil

Time 50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 cup onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup mushroom, finely chopped
2 cups carrots, diced
1 1/2 cups celery, diced
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes (petite diced is better)
1 lb lentils, cleaned and rinsed
4 cups chicken broth
3 -4 cups water
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 dash cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons pineapple juice
1 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon curry powder (I used red curry)
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2 cup couscous
1/4 cup frozen chopped spinach

Steps:

  • In a large pot sweat the onion, garlic, and mushrooms in canola oil until soft.
  • Add carrots, celery, lentils, salt, and spices and saute for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add chicken broth, tomatoes, and 2 cups of water. (later on add last 2 cups of water as needed). Simmer until lentils are al dente about 15-20 minutes.
  • Add pineapple juice and spinach simmer until lentils are done about 5-10 more minutes.
  • Take soup off the heat and add couscous. Let sit 5-10 mins then serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.7, Fat 3.3, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 384.1, Carbohydrate 20, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 4.1, Protein 7.2

CURRIED RED LENTIL SOUP WITH TOASTED COCONUT



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Fresh ginger along with plenty of earthy spices like turmeric and coriander add complexity to this otherwise unassuming lentil soup. The dish is perfect for a weeknight as the legumes here cook fairly quickly. Pairing the lentils with bold, warming spices gives them a big boost of flavor in a short amount of time. To make the soup feel extra special, toast coconut flakes for a crunchy topping, and put out bowls of roughly chopped cilantro, thinly sliced scallions and lime wedges, so guests can top their soup as they please. If you're feeling ambitious, a topping of fried shallots seasoned with flaky salt would also be nice.

Provided by Colu Henry

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, quick, weekday, soups and stews, main course

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more as needed
1 medium red onion, finely chopped
1 medium carrot, finely chopped
Kosher salt and black pepper
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon grated ginger
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 cup red lentils
5 cups vegetable stock or water
1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
Cilantro, scallions and lime wedges, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and the carrot, and cook until they begin to soften, about 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the garlic and ginger, and cook 1 minute more, adding a small drizzle of olive oil and lowering the heat if necessary to make sure they don't burn. Stir in the curry powder, turmeric and ground coriander and cook for about 30 seconds more until fragrant.
  • Add the lentils and vegetable stock, and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the flavors have melded and the lentils are soft and cooked through, about 30 minutes. If you prefer your soup looser, add in 1/2 to 1 cup more water and cook 1 to 2 minutes longer until heated through.
  • While the soup simmers, heat a medium skillet over low heat. Toast the coconut flakes, stirring frequently, until they are lightly golden and fragrant, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • Taste the soup and adjust seasonings. Serve in bowls and pass the coconut flakes at the table. If desired, serve with bowls of cilantro, scallions and lime wedges at the table.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 299, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 915 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CURRIED LENTIL AND VEGETABLE SOUP



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A great easy soup, that's packed full of protein and vitamins. Economical to make. To make it gluten free ensure your stock and curry powder are labeled as gluten free. The quality of the stock and vegetables used in this dish will make all the difference to the taste

Provided by Jubes

Categories     Lentil

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons oil
3 teaspoons curry powder or 1 1/2 teaspoons asian curry paste
1 medium onion
6 cups vegetable stock or 6 cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 cup dried red lentils, thoroughly rinsed with water and drained
125 g broccoli
1 small carrot, chopped
2 sticks celery, chopped
1 zucchini, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan, add onion and fry over a gentle heat until the onion has softened and is clear in colour.
  • Increase the heat and add the curry powder or paste and stir for 2 min to release the fragrance. Add the stock and tomato paste bring to the boil and reduce heat.
  • Add the lentils, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Add all of the vegetables and simmer covered for a further 15 min till vegetables are tender.
  • Serve sprinkled with some chopped basil or parsley, or some grated parmesan cheese, or a swirl or sour cream or yogurt.
  • For Vegetarian use the vegetable broth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 50.2, Carbohydrate 25.6, Fiber 11.8, Sugar 3.6, Protein 9.8

CURRIED LENTIL SOUP



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Provided by Molly Wizenberg

Categories     Soup/Stew     Vegetarian     High Fiber     Dinner     Lunch     Curry     Chickpea     Lentil     Fall     Healthy     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, finely chopped
2 large garlic cloves, chopped, divided
2 tablespoons (or more) curry powder
1 cup French green lentils
4 1/4 cups (or more) water, divided
1 15- to 16-ounce can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained, rinsed
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
2 green onions, thinly sliced 1 lemon, cut into 6 wedges
Ingredient info: French green lentils are small, dark green, and speckled with black; they can be found at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores.

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add onion and carrot; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook until onion is translucent, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes. Add half of chopped garlic; stir until vegetables are soft but not brown, about 4 minutes longer. Add 2 tablespoons curry powder; stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add lentils and 4 cups water. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Increase heat and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium; simmer until lentils are tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, puree chickpeas, lemon juice, 1/4 cup water, remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, and remaining garlic in processor.
  • Add chickpea puree and butter to lentil soup. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and additional curry powder, if desired. Add water by 1/4 cupfuls to thin to desired consistency. DO AHEAD: soup can be made up to 1 day ahead. Cool, cover, and refrigerate. Rewarm before continuing.
  • Divide soup among bowls. Sprinkle with thinly sliced green onions and serve with lemon wedges.

CURRIED LENTIL SOUP



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Curry gives a different taste sensation to this chili-like soup. It's delicious with a dollop of sour cream. My family welcomes it with open arms-and watering mouths. -Christina Till, South Haven, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 8h15m

Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups water
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
3 medium carrots, thinly sliced
1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
1 large onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
4 teaspoons curry powder
2 bay leaves
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/4 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 10 ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until vegetables and lentils are tender. Stir in salt. Discard bay leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 462mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CREAMED AND CURRIED LENTIL SOUP



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     soups and stews, appetizer

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 - 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup chopped onion
2 medium-size tart apples, peeled, cored and chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons curry powder
2 cups lentils
8 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/4 cup sliced almonds, lightly toasted

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large heavy saucepan, add onion and saute until golden. Add apples and continue to saute over medium heat until tender. Stir in garlic and saute a few minutes longer.
  • Add curry powder and continue cooking the mixture until the ingredients are well coated with the curry.
  • Stir in the lentils, add the chicken stock, bring to a simmer and cook partly covered until the lentils are very tender, about 45 minutes.
  • Puree the mixture in a food processor or a blender.
  • Return the soup to the saucepan and add the cream. Bring to a simmer, season to taste with salt and pepper and add lemon juice. Serve sprinkled with toasted almonds.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 395, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 40 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 759 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CURRIED LENTIL AND SPINACH SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Onion     Yogurt     Curry     Celery     Spinach     Lentil     Carrot     Fall     Simmer     Bon Appétit

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped peeled carrots
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon curry powder (preferably Madras-style)
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
9 1/2 cups (or more) water
1 16-ounce bag dried lentils (about 2 1/2 cups)
1 6-ounce bag baby spinach leaves
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add next 4 ingredients; sauté until golden, about 10 minutes. Stir in curry powder, ginger, cumin, bay leaf, and dried crushed red pepper. Add 9 1/2 cups water and dried lentils; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered until lentils are tender, adding more water by 1/2 cupfuls to thin soup, if desired, about 25 minutes. Add spinach and cilantro; simmer until spinach is wilted, about 5 minutes. Season soup with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Chill soup uncovered until cold, then cover and keep refrigerated. Rewarm soup over medium heat, thinning with water if desired before serving.)
  • Ladle soup into bowls. Top each serving with spoonful of yogurt.

CURRIED CAULIFLOWER & LENTIL SOUP



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Take one cauliflower and blend with red lentils, fennel seeds, curry paste and lemon juice to be rewarded with this warming, hearty soup

Provided by Elena Silcock

Categories     Lunch, Soup, Supper

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cauliflower
1½ tbsp oil
2 tsp fennel seeds
150g red lentils
3 tbsp curry paste of your choice
½ lemon , juiced

Steps:

  • Remove the outer leaves from the cauliflower, cut off the stalk and roughly chop, then cut the head into small florets. Toss a quarter of the florets in 1 tbsp oil and 1 tsp of the fennel seeds, season well, then tip into a roasting tin and set aside.
  • Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Heat ½ tbsp oil in a saucepan over a medium heat and add the remaining fennel seeds, toast for 2 mins, then add the lentils and the remaining cauliflower. Stir in the curry paste, then add 1 litre water and bring to the boil. Simmer for 25 mins until the cauliflower is tender and the lentils are cooked through.
  • Meanwhile, put the roasting tin of cauliflower in the oven and cook for 20 mins until crisp and slightly charred. Tip the soup mixture into a food processor and blitz until smooth, tip back into the pan to warm through, adding the lemon juice and a little water if it's too thick. Tip into bowls and top with the crispy cauliflower and fennel seeds to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 27 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 13 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium

CURRY RED LENTIL SOUP



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Clean, delicious, comforting red lentil soup! You can prep dry ingredients and spices, and add whatever veggies you have on hand...I made it with cauliflower, carrots, and kale!

Provided by Hedz

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Cauliflower

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 head cauliflower, chopped into small florets
2 carrots, chopped
2 cups boiling water
1 cube vegetable bouillon
1 (14 ounce) can reduced-fat coconut milk
1 cup red lentils
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried onion flakes
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 bunch kale leaves, stems and inner ribs discarded, leaves coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add cauliflower and carrots; saute until softened, 7 to 8 minutes.
  • Pour boiling water and vegetable bouillon into a bowl and stir until dissolved. Add broth and coconut milk to cauliflower mixture. Bring to a boil.
  • Stir lentils, garlic powder, onion flakes, curry, paprika, turmeric, and cumin into the pot. Cover and let simmer until lentils are fully cooked and tender, about 20 minutes. Stir in kale and let sit over low heat for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.5 calories, Carbohydrate 54.7 g, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 22.1 g, Protein 20.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 136.9 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

Tips:

  • For a creamy texture, use coconut milk instead of water.
  • Add a teaspoon of garam masala for a more intense flavor.
  • If you don't have any fresh cilantro, use dried cilantro or parsley.
  • Serve with a side of naan or rice.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Curried lentil and couscous soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. It is packed with flavor and is a great way to use up leftover lentils and couscous. This soup is also a good source of protein, fiber, and vitamins. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy soup recipe, give this curried lentil and couscous soup a try.

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