Special Diet Information
Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.
"Where life is colorful and varied, religion can be austere or unimportant. Where life is appallingly monotonous, religion must be emotional, dramatic and intense. Without the curry, boiled rice can be very dull."
- C. Northcote Parkinson, Writer
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I love curried dishes and this soup is so simple and flavorful. I was inspired to create it from a trip that I took to the Caribbean where curry is prevalent. There are all kinds – chicken, goat and vegetable curries - but this lentil soup is easy, healthy and tasty.
Curried Lentil Soup
Servings: 4 | Serving size: about 2 cups
Cooking Time: 60 Minutes
This recipe can be multiplied by 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
This recipe can be divisible by 2.
This recipe makes great leftovers, and like many soups, is better the following day. Keeps well, refrigerated, 4-5 days.
| 1 tsp | olive oil |
| 1 large | onion (diced) |
| 2 large | carrots (diced) |
| 2 | ribs celery (divided) |
| 1 tsp | ground cumin |
| 1 1/2 tsp | curry powder |
| 3 1/2 cups | water |
| 1 cup | green lentils |
| 1/8 tsp | red pepper flakes |
| 1/2 tsp | salt |
| fresh ground black pepper (to taste) |
Place the olive oil in a large sauce pan over medium high heat.
Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, for about 3 minutes.
Add the carrots and celery and cook, stirring frequently, for another 3 minutes.
Add the cumin and curry powder and cook for about one minute.
Add the water, lentils, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for about 30 minutes, or until the lentils are just cooked. Stir occasionally.
Serve.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: about 1 1/2 cups
Servings: 4
Amount Per Serving
| Calories 217 | Calories from Fat 19 |
| % Daily Value |
| Total Fat 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat <1g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat 1g | |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 338mg | 14% |
| Total Carbohydrates 37g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber 17g | 57% |
| Sugars 5g | |
| Protein 12g |
| Vitamin A 122% | Vitamin C 15% |
| Calcium 7% | Iron 25% |
| Vitamin K 15 mcg | Potassium 710 mg |
| Magnesium 74 mg | |