Best 9 Curried Lentil Soup With Spinach Recipes

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In search of a delectable and nutritious meal? Look no further than curried lentil soup with spinach! This tantalizing soup combines the goodness of lentils, the vibrant flavor of curry, and the freshness of spinach, creating a symphony of flavors that will delight your taste buds. Packed with essential nutrients, this hearty soup not only satisfies your hunger but also nourishes your body from within. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of crafting the perfect curried lentil soup with spinach. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more!

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

EASY SPINACH LENTIL SOUP



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This lentil soup is easy and delicious. Though the recipe calls for carrots, potatoes, and spinach, add any other vegetables you love.

Provided by Maggie R.

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

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 strips bacon, chopped
1 cup shredded carrots
1 large onion, chopped
1 teaspoon olive oil
6 cups chicken broth
3 cups water
1 cup salsa
16 ounces dried lentils, rinsed
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach, torn
1 cup cubed potatoes

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large skillet or Dutch oven and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Stir in carrot, onion, and olive oil cooking until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Cover bacon mixture with chicken broth, water, and salsa; mix in lentils, bay leaf, cumin, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until lentils are tender, 40 to 50 minutes. Stir in spinach and potatoes; simmer until spinach is wilted and potatoes are cooked, 10 to 15 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.5 calories, Carbohydrate 59.9 g, Cholesterol 11.8 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 26.4 g, Protein 25.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 1422.3 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

CURRIED LENTIL SOUP WITH SPINACH



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One of my favorite soups. It's tasty and easy to make. From Williams-Sonoma Collection "Healthy First Courses": For a vegetarian version, replace beef stock with vegetable stock. For a creamier soup, puree half of it in a food processor or blender and stir back into the pot.

Provided by Enduring Gastronomy

Categories     Lentil

Time 55m

Yield 8 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 celery, sliced
1 carrot, peeled and quartered lengthwise, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 bay leaf
6 ounces canned tomatoes, diced with juice
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 1/2 cups brown lentils, picked over and rinsed
6 cups beef stock
1 cup fresh spinach leaves, coarsely chopped
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large pot over medium heat, warm olive oil.
  • Add onion, celery, carrot, garlic, and bay leaf. Saute until softened (about 5 minutes).
  • Add tomatoes with juice, curry powder, lentils, and beef stock.
  • Bring to a simmer. Cover partially and cook over medium-low heat until lentils are tender, stirring occasionally (about 30 minutes).
  • Remove and discard bay leaf.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir to mix well.
  • Place spinach leaves into individual serving bowls.
  • To serve, ladle soup into bowls with spinach.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.9, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 629.2, Carbohydrate 25.5, Fiber 11.9, Sugar 2.3, Protein 12

CURRIED LENTIL AND SPINACH SOUP



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Make and share this Curried Lentil and Spinach Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kbakerbio

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
1 cup celery
1 cup chopped carrot
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
9 1/2 cups water
2 1/2 cups dried lentils
1 (6 ounce) bag baby spinach leaves
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 cup plain yogurt

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy pot and sooknext four ingredients until golden, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in all spices and add water and lentils.
  • Reduce heat and cook until lentils are tender, about 25 minutes.
  • Add the spinach and cilantro and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve topped with a spoonful of yogurt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 2.6, Sodium 73.7, Carbohydrate 57.9, Fiber 26.9, Sugar 5.6, Protein 23.2

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.

SLOW COOKER CURRIED LENTIL SPINACH SOUP



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Flavorful, hearty, and the perfect antidote to a gloomy day. It's gluten-free and can be made vegan with a simple ingredient swap.

Provided by Sharon Chen

Categories     Soup

Time 6h10m

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 cup green lentils, rinsed
1/4 cup white wine
3 stalks of celery, diced
2 medium carrots, diced
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 tablespoon garam masala
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Sea salt, to taste
1 bay leaf
4 cups chicken bone broth or low-sodium vegetable broth if vegan
1 (6-ounce) bag baby spinach
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 cup plain yogurt for serving

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a medium sauté pan over medium-high heat. Sauté onion, ginger, and garlic until translucent, about 1 minute.
  • Add lentils; stir to slightly toast them, about 1 minute. Turn off the heat, but don't remove the pan from the heat. Stir in wine and scrape the goodies from the bottom and the sides of the pan.
  • Transfer the onion mixture to a slow cooker and add all remaining ingredients except the spinach, cilantro, and yogurt. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours.
  • 10 minutes before end of cooking, add spinach and let it cook until wilted.
  • Stir in cilantro and serve with a spoonful of plain yogurt.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1, Calories 304 calories, Sugar 6.4g, Sodium 815.6mg, Fat 8.1g, SaturatedFat 1.2g, Carbohydrate 43.2g, Fiber 8.4g, Protein 13.5g, Cholesterol 8.1g

CURRIED SPINACH SOUP



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I absolutely LOVE this soup and make it all the time. I've adapted the recipe to be more healthy by using olive oil instead of butter and fat-free sour cream. Serve topped with croutons.

Provided by NATDTAT

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

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large potato - peeled and cubed
6 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup chopped green onions
12 cups spinach - rinsed, stemmed, and dried
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons curry powder
4 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 (8 ounce) carton nonfat sour cream

Steps:

  • Place the potato in a saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender. Drain, and set aside.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large saucepan or soup pot. Add the green onions, and cook until tender. Stir in the cooked potatoes, then gradually mix in the spinach, stirring after each addition until spinach is limp. Transfer the mixture to a food processor or blender, and puree until smooth.
  • Heat the remaining olive oil in the same pan, and whisk in the flour and curry powder. Gradually whisk in broth so that no lumps form. Return the spinach mixture to the pan, stirring to blend, along with the lemon juice. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
  • Place sour cream in a medium bowl. Ladle about 1 cup of the hot soup into the sour cream, and mix until well blended. Stir this back into the pot of soup. Heat through, but do not allow to boil. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.7 calories, Carbohydrate 18.1 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 84.3 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

CURRIED RED LENTIL AND SPINACH SOUP



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Provided by Nava Atlas

Categories     Bread     Salad     Spinach     Lentil     Simmer

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon light olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups red lentils, rinsed
1 to 2 teaspoons good-quality curry powder
One 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
Salt to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a soup pot. Add the onion and sauté over medium heat until golden.
  • Add the lentils and 6 cups water and bring to a simmer. Stir in 1 teaspoon curry powder, cover, and simmer very gently for 35 to 40 minutes.
  • When the lentils are mushy, stir in the spinach and check the consistency. If the soup is too thick, add about 4 cup water. Season with salt and additional curry powder, if desired.
  • Simmer for another 5 minutes. If time allows, let the soup stand off the heat for an hour or so to develop flavor. Heat through as needed before serving.
  • Menu
  • Curried Red Lentil and Spinach Soup (this page)
  • Fresh pita bread
  • Cranberry Slaw (page 37)
  • or
  • Red Cabbage, Carrot, and Apricot Salad (page 37)
  • Baked or microwaved potatoes
  • nutrition information
  • Calories: 100
  • Total Fat: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Carbohydrate: 14g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 43mg

CURRIED SPINACH & LENTIL SOUP



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Pack in the nutrients and the flavour with our curried spinach and lentil soup. It's full of iron and vitamin C and is served with a cashew chutney topping

Provided by Esther Clark

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Soup, Starter, Supper

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tbsp rapeseed oil
1 onion , finely chopped
2 large garlic cloves , crushed
¼ tsp hot chilli powder
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tbsp medium curry powder
160g dried brown lentils
1.2l low-salt veg stock
large bunch coriander
30g unsalted cashew nuts , toasted
2 lemons , zested and juiced
500g spinach

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large saucepan. Add the onion and fry for 8 mins until soft and translucent. Stir in half the garlic, the chilli, cumin and curry powder and cook for 1 min more. Add the lentils and stock, then cover and simmer for 30 mins over a medium-low heat.
  • Put the coriander, remaining oil and garlic, the cashews and lemon zest in a food processor and blitz with 1-2 tbsp water until semi-smooth. Spoon the chutney into a bowl and set aside.
  • Stir the spinach into the soup and cook for 5 mins, or until wilted. Tip half the soup into a blender and blitz until smooth, then return this to the pan. Stir through lemon juice to taste.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls and top with generous dollops of the cashew chutney.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 28 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 10 grams fiber, Protein 17 grams protein, Sodium 1.1 milligram of sodium

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

Tips:

  • Prep your lentils: Before cooking, rinse the lentils in cold water and pick out any stones or debris. You don't need to soak lentils before cooking, but if you have the time, soaking them for 30 minutes can help reduce cooking time by about 10 minutes.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This recipe calls for carrots, celery, and onion, but you can add other vegetables that you like, such as bell peppers, zucchini, or sweet potatoes. Just make sure to chop them into small pieces so they cook evenly.
  • Don't overcook the lentils: Lentils cook quickly, so be careful not to overcook them. They should be tender but still hold their shape.
  • Add the spinach at the end: Spinach wilts quickly, so add it to the soup just before serving. This will help preserve its nutrients and bright green color.
  • Season to taste: This recipe is a good starting point, but you may want to adjust the seasonings to your own taste. Add more curry powder, cumin, or salt and pepper if desired.

Conclusion:

Curried lentil soup is a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make meal. It's perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, and it's also a great way to use up leftover lentils. The combination of lentils, vegetables, and spices creates a flavorful and satisfying soup that is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this curried lentil soup a try.

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