Curried Red Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Curried Red Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 large onion, sliced; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger; 2 tablespoons minced jalapeno peppers; 1 ½ tablespoons curry powder; 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 bay leaves; 8 ounces red lentils, rinsed; 8 cups chicken broth or 8 cups vegetarian broth (commercial broth or diluted cubes); 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons mango chutney or 2 tablespoons tomato chutney; 2 teaspoons salt; fresh ground black pepper; ⅓ cup sour cream or ⅓ cup plain yogurt

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, sliced
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
2 tablespoons minced jalapeno peppers
1 ½ tablespoons curry powder
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 bay leaves
8 ounces red lentils, rinsed
8 cups chicken broth or 8 cups vegetarian broth (commercial broth or diluted cubes)
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons mango chutney or 2 tablespoons tomato chutney
2 teaspoons salt
fresh ground black pepper
⅓ cup sour cream or ⅓ cup plain yogurt

1
In a 6-quart heavy bottom pot, heat the oil over medium heat.
2
Stir in the onion, reduce the heat and cook for a few minutes without burning the onion.
3
Add the garlic, ginger root, jalapeno, curry, cinnamon, cumin and bay leaves and cook, stirring for 2 more minutes.
4
Add the lentils and broth; bring to a boil.
5
Cover, reduce the heat and cook at a gentle boil for 45 minutes or until the lentils are cooked.
6
Remove and discard the bay leaves.
7
Stir in the cilantro, lemon juice and chutney.
8
Season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
9
Just before serving, reheat the soup; If the soup is thicker than you like, thin it with more broth.
10
Garnish the soup with dollops of sour cream or yogurt.

1008

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

156

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 large onion, sliced, 2 tablespoons minced garlic, 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger, and more.

Yes, Curried Red 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 Red Lentil Soup

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