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emily's fresh kitchen soup, curried red lentil soup

Curried Red Lentil Soup

  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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4 TBSP olive oil
4 onions, chopped
4 carrots, peeled and chopped
1 TBSP sea salt
2 TBSP curry powder
2 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
2 cups rinsed red lentils
2 quarts vegetable stock
1 15 oz can of full fat coconut milk
1 TBSP fresh lime juice
Plain yogurt and pepitas for garnish, optional

Instructions

1. Place the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the onions and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add the carrots and cook for 10 minutes or until carrots are tender.
4. Add the sea salt, curry, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Stir well.
5. Cook for 2 minutes and add the lentils.
6. Add the vegetable stock and bring to a boil.
7. Reduce the soup to a simmer and cook for 25-30 minutes or until the lentils are tender, stirring occasionally.
8. Add the coconut milk and blend well. Return the soup to a boil.
9. Remove from heat and purée with an immersion blender or a stand blender in batches.
10. Return to the pot if using a stand blender.
11. Add the fresh lime juice and adjust seasoning to taste.
12. Garnish with your favorite plain yogurt and pepitas.

  • Author: Emily Maxson
  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 55 min
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