Best 6 Green Curry Sweet Potato Lentil Soup Recipes

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Green curry sweet potato lentil soup is a delicious and nutritious dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With its creamy texture and vibrant flavors, this soup is sure to please everyone at the table. Cooking this soup may seem difficult, but this article will guide you through the process easily. The combination of green curry paste, coconut milk, sweet potatoes, lentils, and vegetables creates a rich and flavorful broth that is both satisfying and healthy. This vegan soup is also a great source of protein and fiber, making it a great option for those looking for a meatless meal.

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

GREEN CURRY SWEET POTATO & LENTIL SOUP



Green Curry Sweet Potato & Lentil soup image

Categories     Bean     Leafy Green     Potato     Yogurt     Soup/Stew     Winter     Dinner     Stew     Healthy     Wheat/Gluten-Free

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 Onion, large, diced
1 Shallot, diced
4 cloves garlic cloves, finely diced or minced
1 ginger, thumb sized, peeled and finely diced
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons green curry paste (curry powder is NOT a substitute)
1 sweet potato, peeled, 1/2" dice
1 cup green lentils, dry, uncooked
4 cups chicken broth
1 can coconut milk, good quality, not the watered down stuff, 14oz
1/2 cup Greek yogurt, plain
1 cooked chicken, shredded or diced, equivalent to 4 thighs
4 cups baby spinach leaves, uncooked
1 tablespoons fish sauce
1 handful cilantro, leaves and stems (only tender stems)
1 bunch cilantro leaves for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat the coconut oil in a large saucepan over medium heat until melted.
  • Add onion, shallots, garlic, ginger and salt.
  • Cook until onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add green curry paste and cook, stirring often until the mixture starts to stick to the pan.
  • Add sweet potato and lentils and stir to coat with mixture, 1 minute.
  • Add broth and fish sauce, bring to a boil then reduce to simmer, stirring often.
  • Simmer for about 30 minutes or until sweet potatoes and lentils are cooked.
  • Add coconut milk, and yogurt and stir to mix.
  • Add spinach and cilantro and cook until spinach wilts, about 5 minutes.
  • Ladle into bowls and top with cilantro leaves and a dollop of yogurt (optional).

LENTIL & SWEET POTATO CURRY



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A storecupboard spice pot with red and green lentils, chickpeas and coriander. Serve with yogurt and naan bread

Provided by Ren Behan

Categories     Main course

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tbsp vegetable or olive oil
1 red onion, chopped
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp mustard seeds (any colour)
1 tbsp medium curry powder
100g red or green lentil, or a mixture
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
500ml vegetable stock
400g can chopped tomato
400g can chickpea, drained
¼ small pack coriander (optional)
natural yogurt and naan bread, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tbsp vegetable or olive oil in a large pan, add 1 chopped red onion and cook for a few mins until softened.
  • Add 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1 tsp mustard seeds and 1 tbsp medium curry powder and cook for 1 min more, then stir in 100g red or green lentils (or a mixture), 2 medium sweet potatoes, cut into chunks, 500ml vegetable stock and a 400g can chopped tomatoes.
  • Bring to the boil, then cover and simmer for 20 mins until the lentils and sweet potatoes are tender. Add a drained 400g can chickpeas, then heat through.
  • Season, sprinkle with ¼ small pack coriander, if you like, and serve with seasoned yogurt and naan bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 613 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 91 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 21 grams sugar, Fiber 16 grams fiber, Protein 27 grams protein, Sodium 1.8 milligram of sodium

INDIAN SWEET POTATO AND LENTIL SOUP



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Lentils, sweet potatoes, onions, and spinach are a few simple vegan ingredients are cooked with aromatic and flavorful Indian spices to quickly create an utterly delicious and hearty meal. Thanks to our family friend Wendy for this keeper!

Provided by Queen Bee

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Sweet Potato Soup Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, minced
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 pinches red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
1 ½ teaspoons garam masala
1 cup lentils
4 cups vegetable broth
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
4 cups chopped fresh spinach
1 pinch salt to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in the hot oil until fragrant, 2 to 4 minutes. Cook and stir red pepper flakes, turmeric, and garam masala into onion mixture until coated, about 2 more minutes.
  • Stir lentils and broth into onion mixture; bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until lentils are softened but firm to the bite, about 15 minutes.
  • Stir sweet potatoes into lentil mixture; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until sweet potatoes are tender and lentils are fully cooked, about 10 more minutes. Add spinach; cook until wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.6 calories, Carbohydrate 63.7 g, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 20.9 g, Protein 16.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 553.5 mg, Sugar 10.5 g

SWEET POTATO & LENTIL SOUP



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Satisfying and simple to make, homemade soup is a great supper or take-to-work lunch.

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Lunch, Soup

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tsp medium curry powder
3 tbsp olive oil
2 onions, grated
1 eating apple, peeled, cored and grated
3 garlic cloves, crushed
20g pack coriander, stalks chopped
thumb-size piece fresh root ginger, grated
800g sweet potatoes
1.2l low-sodium vegetable stock
100g red lentils
300ml milk
juice 1 lime

Steps:

  • Put the curry powder into a large saucepan, then toast over a medium heat for 2 mins. Add the olive oil, stirring as the spice sizzles in the pan. Tip in the onions, apple, garlic, coriander stalks and ginger, season, then gently cook for 5 mins, stirring every so often.
  • Meanwhile, peel, then grate the sweet potatoes. Tip into the pan with the stock, lentils, milk and seasoning, then simmer, covered, for 20 mins. Blend until smooth using a stick blender. Stir in the lime juice, check the seasoning and serve, topped with roughly-chopped coriander leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 49 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 17 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 9 grams protein, Sodium 0.71 milligram of sodium

THAI GREEN CURRY LENTIL SOUP



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This simple, hearty, and vegan soup comes together in about 30 minutes. Perfect for a weeknight winter dinner!

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion (diced (about 2 cups))
2 medium cloves garlic (minced (about 2 teaspoons))
4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup French green lentils (rinsed and sorted (any debris or bad lentils discarded))
1/4 cup Thai green curry paste*
1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 14-ounce can lite coconut milk
1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent and beginning to brown, 7 - 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for another minute.
  • Add the vegetable broth, lentils, curry paste, ginger, coriander, and salt. Increase heat to medium-high and cook, stirring, until the soup comes to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cover. Simmer for 25 - 30 minutes, until lentils are tender.
  • Add coconut milk and return to a simmer, stirring frequently. Stir in cilantro. Serve.

LENTIL SWEET POTATO CURRY



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This is one of those suppers you can start when you get home, then relax while it cooks. (Or help the kids with homework or hop on the stair-stepper.) Apple and brown sugar help sweeten this delicious meatless meal. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
3 cups water, divided
1 large onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium carrots, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
4 teaspoons curry powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 medium apple, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon brown sugar
3 cups hot cooked brown rice

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine lentils and 2 cups water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until tender. Drain., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add carrots and garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in the sweet potatoes, curry, salt, pepper and remaining water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes., Add the tomatoes, apple and brown sugar; cover and cook 10-15 minutes longer or until apple is tender. Stir in lentils; heat through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 325mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 15g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

Tips:

  • For a creamy soup, blend a portion of the soup until smooth and then stir it back into the pot.
  • To make the soup heartier, add more lentils or sweet potatoes.
  • If you don't have sriracha on hand, you can substitute another hot sauce or chili powder.
  • For a vegan version of the soup, omit the Greek yogurt and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
  • To make the soup ahead of time, cook it according to the recipe and then let it cool completely. Store the soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze it for up to 3 months.

Conclusion:

This green curry sweet potato lentil soup is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a cold day. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy soup recipe, give this one a try!

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