Curried Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Curried Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups lentils, dry, brown; 2 ounces salt pork, diced; 8 cups water; 1 cup onion, medium dice; 1 cup carrot, medium dice; 1 cup celery, medium dice; 12-1 teaspoon mild curry powder; 12-1 teaspoon garam masala; 3 dashes hot sauce, to taste; 1 lemon, juiced and strained; 8 ounces sour cream; 8 cups cooked basmati rice

Servings: persons

2 cups lentils, dry, brown
2 ounces salt pork, diced
8 cups water
1 cup onion, medium dice
1 cup carrot, medium dice
1 cup celery, medium dice
12-1 teaspoon mild curry powder
12-1 teaspoon garam masala
3 dashes hot sauce, to taste
1 lemon, juiced and strained
8 ounces sour cream
8 cups cooked basmati rice

1
Render salt pork in large heavy soup pot.
2
Remove and discard.
3
Add onion, celery and carrot and saute until softened.
4
Add curry powder and garam masala to taste and cook 1 - 2 minutes.
5
Add water.
6
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, for about 45 to 60 minutes or until lentils are very tender.
7
Original recipe says to puree the soup, but this doesn't seem necessary.
8
Stir in the lemon juice off the heat, just before serving.
9
Season with salt and white pepper to taste.
10
Add optional hot sauce to taste.
11
To serve, ladle soup over cooked basmati rice in a deep soup bowl.
12
Top with a generous dollop of sour cream.

1618

kcal

Calories

Fat

330

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups lentils, dry, brown, 2 ounces salt pork, diced, 8 cups water, 1 cup onion, medium dice, and more.

Yes, Curried Lentil Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Curried Lentil Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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