Description
A flavorful, one-pot curry lentil soup loaded with tender potatoes, greens, and warm spices. Perfect for cozy nights or easy meal prep.
Ingredients
1/4 cup water or 2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
2 carrots, diced
1 tablespoon tomato paste or red curry paste
3 cloves garlic, minced or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 – 2 tablespoons curry powder, to taste
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes with juice or 2 – 3 roma tomatoes, diced
2 bay leaves
1 1/2 cups lentils (brown or green)
3 medium potatoes, diced
Salt and pepper, to taste
6 cups water or vegetable broth
1 bunch of greens (kale or spinach)
Lemon wedges, chopped cilantro to serve
Instructions
1. In large stock pot, heat water/olive oil over medium heat. Add carrots, celery, and onions; sauté for 5 minutes.
2. Add curry/tomato paste and garlic; stir for 3 minutes.
3. Add curry powder, cumin, and red pepper; cook 1 more minute.
4. Add lentils, tomatoes, potatoes, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Pour in water or broth; bring to boil.
5. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 30–35 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Add greens 5 minutes before finishing. Adjust seasoning, remove bay leaves, and serve with lemon and cilantro.
Notes
For a creamier soup, blend half before adding greens. For extra spice, increase curry powder or red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: curry lentil soup, vegan lentil soup, one pot recipe, hearty stew