Curried Red Lentil Soup with Lemon
Nutritional Information
Serves 6Amount Per 1 1/2-cup serving:
| Calories | 283 |
| Protein | 19g |
| Total fat | 2g |
| Carbs | 50g |
| Cholesterol | mg |
| Sodium | 146mg |
| Fiber | 13g |
| Sugars | 7g |
This deliciously easy soup became an immediate favorite among VT staffers. It's even better the second day, after the spices have had more time to mingle.
Ingredients
- 2 cups red lentils, sorted and rinsed
- 1 qt. low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 large onion, finely chopped (2 cups)
- 4 celery stalks, finely chopped (1 1/2 cups)
- 2 large carrots, finely chopped (1 1/2 cups)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.)
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 Tbs. curry powder
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 2 Tbs. lemon juice
Directions
1. Bring lentils, vegetable broth, and 4 cups water to a simmer in large pot. Skim away foam that rises to top. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Add onion, celery, carrots, and garlic; simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes. Add cilantro, curry powder, and cumin, and cook 20 minutes more, or until lentils are soft. Season with salt and pepper, if desired, and stir in lemon juice.
