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.
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CURRIED LENTIL AND COUSCOUS SOUP
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories soups and stews, appetizer
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 - 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
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
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
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
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
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
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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