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Curried Lentil Soup

Curried lentil soup What to have for dinner tonight
Warming lentil soup with coriander, cumin and curry powder. Delicious topped with yoghurt.
Harriet Young Start Cooking in Cook Mode
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Serving Size 4 People

Ingredients

  • ½ tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons medium curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 1 leek sliced
  • 1 litre vegetable stock
  • 600 grams green lentils tinned
  • 10 grams coriander leaves chopped
  • Plain yoghurt to serve

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large casserole dish over a medium heat. Sprinkle in the spices and sizzle for 30 seconds.
  • Add the leek, carrots and garlic, stir, then pour in the vegetable stock. Put the lid on the casserole dish and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Add the lentils and most of the coriander – bring back to the boil and cook for another 2 minutes.
  • Using a hand held blender, blitz the soup to make it the consistency you like.
  • To serve, top each bowl with a spoonful of yoghurt and a few coriander leaves.
Nutrition Facts
Curried Lentil Soup
Amount per Serving
Calories
592
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Sodium
 
1031
mg
45
%
Potassium
 
1620
mg
46
%
Carbohydrates
 
101
g
34
%
Fiber
 
48
g
200
%
Sugar
 
8
g
9
%
Protein
 
40
g
80
%
Vitamin A
 
6239
IU
125
%
Vitamin C
 
12
mg
15
%
Calcium
 
125
mg
13
%
Iron
 
13
mg
72
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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