Curried Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Curried Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 medium carrot, finely chopped; 2 large garlic cloves, chopped, divided; 2 tablespoons curry powder (or more to taste); 1 cup french green lentil; 4 1/4 cups water, divided (or more); 1 (15 -16 ounce) can chickpeas, drained, rinsed; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 green onions, thinly sliced; 1 lemon, cut into 6 wedges

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, finely chopped
2 large garlic cloves, chopped, divided
2 tablespoons curry powder (or more to taste)
1 cup french green lentil
4 1/4 cups water, divided (or more)
1 (15 -16 ounce) can chickpeas, drained, rinsed
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 lemon, cut into 6 wedges

1
Heat 1 Tb 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.
2
Add half of chopped garlic; stir until vegetables are soft but not brown, about 4 minutes longer.
3
Add 2 Tb 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.
4
Meanwhile, puree chickpeas, lemon juice, 1/4 cup water, remaining 2 Tb olive oil, and remaining garlic in processor.
5
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.
6
Note: Soup can be made up to 1 day ahead. Cool, cover, and refrigerate. Rewarm before continuing.
7
Divide soup among bowls. Sprinkle with thinly sliced green onions and serve with lemon wedges.

310

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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: 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 medium carrot, finely chopped, 2 large garlic cloves, chopped, divided, 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.

Curried Lentil Soup

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