Best 9 Lentil Curry Soup Recipes

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Lentil curry soup is a comforting and delicious dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With its vibrant flavors and hearty ingredients, this soup is sure to satisfy your taste buds and leave you feeling full and satisfied. Made with a variety of lentils, vegetables, and spices, this soup is a nutritional powerhouse that is packed with protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. Whether you prefer a classic recipe or are looking for something new and exciting, there are endless possibilities when it comes to creating a lentil curry soup that is perfect for your palate.

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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

CHICKEN-LENTIL CURRY SOUP



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A food processor makes quick work of chopping ingredients for this red lentil soup that takes inspiration from the Anglo-Indian classic Mulligatawny. Apples add a touch of sweetness, chicken makes it extra-hearty, and coconut milk brings it all together.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 bunch scallions (white and light green parts only), chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and roughly chopped
2 1/4-inch-thick slices peeled ginger
1/2 cup cilantro, plus more for garnish
4 cloves garlic
3 cooking apples (such as McIntosh or Fuji), peeled, cored and roughly chopped
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 13.5-ounce can light coconut milk
Kosher salt
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup red lentils, picked over and rinsed
1/2 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Pulse the scallions, jalapeno, ginger, cilantro and garlic in a food processor until chopped. With the motor running, add the apples, a few pieces at a time, until chopped.
  • Cook the curry powder in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat, stirring, until lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Whisk in the coconut milk until smooth; cook until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Add the apple-scallion mixture and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring, until thickened, about 5 more minutes.
  • Stir in the chicken broth and lentils. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium low and simmer until the lentils are tender and broken down, about 15 minutes. Add the chicken and simmer until cooked through, about 6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with cilantro.

RED LENTIL AND SQUASH CURRY SOUP



Red Lentil and Squash Curry Soup image

Butternut squash and lentil soup is a simple light meal or a first course.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons coarse salt
1 recipe Quick Curry Powder
12 ounces red lentils
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
1 butternut squash (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled, seeded, and cut in 1/2-inch pieces
Two 14 1/2-ounce cans low-sodium canned, or homemade, chicken stock, skimmed of fat
2 cups water

Steps:

  • Combine salt and curry powder; set aside. Rinse lentils; set aside. Heat butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add curry mixture; stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add onion, garlic, and ginger; cook until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add squash; cook until just beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Add stock and water. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer. Cook until squash is tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in lentils; cook until soft, 10 to 15 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 g, Cholesterol 9 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 15 g, Sodium 545 g

SPICY LENTIL-COCONUT CURRY/SOUP



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This is a modification of a soup recipe I learned in a vegan cooking class. I've tinkered with it quite a bit over the years, and it's quite different from the original now. It can be made as a curry or a soup, depending on the amount of liquid used. When I make it as a curry, I often double this recipe and serve it over recipe #284073. Use onion if you can't find fennel, or to ramp up the spiciness. To prepare fennel bulbs, cut off stalks and strip outer layer off bulb before chopping. Freezes well.

Provided by MN_SpiceHunter

Categories     Curries

Time 1h5m

Yield 3 bowls, 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

1/2 cup lentils
2 cups water
2/3 cup water (for soup version only)
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pinch asafoetida powder (hing)
1/3 teaspoon cumin seed
1/3 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/3 teaspoon sesame seeds
1/4 teaspoon mild cinnamon
2 dried hot peppers
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup fennel bulbs, chopped fine or 1 small white onion, chopped
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 small jalapeno pepper, cored, seeded and minced fine
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped or 4 teaspoons dried cilantro
1 tablespoon brown sugar or 1 tablespoon maple syrup
2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut, shredded
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon garam masala

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, simmer lentils in 2 cups water for 30 minutes or until soft. Remove from heat.
  • Combine lentils and their cooking liquid with turmeric & salt in a blender or food processor. Blitz 10-15 seconds or until fairly smooth. Return to saucepan.
  • Add cilantro, coconut, brown sugar, cumin powder, coriander, cayenne, , cinnamon and garam masala. Stir well. Cover and set aside.
  • In a large frying pan or skillet, heat the oil.
  • Add hing, seed mixture and hot red peppers. Sauté until the seeds begin to pop. This will only take a few seconds!
  • Add the fennel, garlic and jalapeño, sauté until halfway to soft. Add tomatoes, continue sautéing until fennel is soft and tomatoes are hot and beginning to lose their shape. Remove from heat.
  • Add fennel/tomato mixture to lentil mixture in saucepan. Stir well. For soup, add the extra 2/3 cup water. Cover and cook on low heat 15 minutes. Remove hot red peppers before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.6, Fat 11.5, SaturatedFat 6.1, Sodium 811.1, Carbohydrate 22.5, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 9.4, Protein 5.6

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 VEGETABLE COCONUT CURRY SOUP



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Indian-style seasoning, lentils and a healthy array of veggies combined with a sweet tomato and coconut milk broth. Thanks to my friends at the potluck who requested the recipe. :)

Provided by Lindsaybean

Categories     Lentil

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 26

2 tablespoons coconut oil
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 onion, diced
3 carrots, sliced
3 celery ribs, sliced
1 head cauliflower, chopped into small pieces
1 potato, diced into 1/2 inch cubes
1 bunch kale, chopped into small pieces
2 tablespoons curry powder
1 tablespoon garam masala
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon coriander
2 teaspoons chili powder, hot
3 cups red lentils, rinsed
8 cups water
3 tablespoons vegetable bouillon
3 tablespoons tomato paste
diced tomato
1 (16 ounce) can coconut milk
1 tablespoon granulated garlic
1 tablespoon granulated onion
1 tablespoon celery powder
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
lime wedges or lemon wedge, to garnish

Steps:

  • Heat coconut oil in a heavy-bottomed large soup pot on medium until a drop of water sizzles in it; be careful not to let the oil smoke.
  • Add garlic and saute for 1 min, stirring.
  • Continue to stir fairly frequently as you add more veggies, and keep the lid on in between stirring. Add onion and saute 5 minute Add carrots and celery and saute another 5 minute Add the cauliflower, potato and kale, and saute another 5 minute
  • Add the curry, garam masala, cumin, turmeric, coriander, and chili powder and stir. Let saute a few more minutes, and then add everything else. (NOTE: if you prefer, you can use more bouillon instead of the granulated garlic, granulated onion and celery powder.).
  • Bring to a boil uncovered, stirring occasionally, and then reduce to medium low and partially cover.
  • Stir occasionally and test lentils after about 25 minutes. Continue cooking until they are soft. If you find the broth needs more flavor, add more bouillon or more of the curry seasonings.
  • Serve with lemon or lime wedges to squeeze into the soup.

LENTIL CURRY SOUP



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This spicy soup is both filling and delicious. It's a good way to sneak some veggies into your diet. Serve with pita bread or chips.

Provided by Emily

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Curry Soup Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 cup broccoli florets
4 stalks celery, chopped
1 baking potato
5 cups vegetable broth
1 ½ cups cooked white rice
1 ½ cups uncooked green lentils
2 teaspoons curry powder

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a stock pot over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, broccoli and celery; cook and stir until tender. Meanwhile, peel the potato and heat in the microwave for 5 to 10 minutes, or until tender. Transfer the potato and vegetables to a food processor and blend until smooth. Return to the pot and bring to a boil.
  • Add the cooked rice, lentils and curry powder. Simmer over low heat, covered, until lentils are soft, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32.8 g, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 10.6 g, Protein 9.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 249.9 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

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).

COCONUT CURRY LENTIL SOUP WITH SPICY SHRIMP RECIPE - (4/5)



Coconut Curry Lentil Soup with Spicy Shrimp Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by á-114543

Number Of Ingredients 24

12 shrimp
Pinch of cumin
Pinch of turmeric
Pinch of curry powder
Pinch of cayenne
Sriracha, to taste
Salt and pepper, to taste
Extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup red lentils
1/3 cup green lentils
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon ginger
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium white onion, diced
2 large carrots, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup chicken stock
1 (15-ounce) can coconut milk
1 teaspoon red curry paste
1 teaspoon curry paste
1 1/2 teaspoon tomato paste
Scallions for garnish

Steps:

  • Peel and clean shrimp, marinate in pinches of cumin, turmeric, curry powder, cayenne, Sriracha, salt, pepper, and extra-virgin olive oil. Rinse green and red lentils, set aside. Toast turmeric, cumin, curry powder and ginger in small saute pan over low heat. In a large saute pan, saute onions and carrots in 2 tablespoons of butter until onion is slightly translucent, then add garlic. Cook for 2 minutes. Deglaze the pan with 1 cup. chicken stock. Add toasted spices, coconut milk, curry paste, tomato paste, lentils and simmer over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes. Heat a grill pan to medium high heat, cook shrimp 3 minutes each side. Spoon soup into bowls, place 3 shrimp tail up in the middle of each bowl, garnish with scallions.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of lentils. This will give your soup a more complex flavor and texture.
  • Don't be afraid to add vegetables. The more vegetables you add, the more nutritious your soup will be.
  • Use a good quality curry powder. This will make all the difference in the flavor of your soup.
  • Simmer your soup for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to develop and meld together.
  • Serve your soup with a variety of toppings. This could include yogurt, cilantro, naan bread, or rice.

Conclusion:

Lentil curry soup is a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend lunch. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying soup that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give lentil curry soup a try. You won't be disappointed!

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