Best Curried Lentil And Spinach Soup Recipes

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CURRIED LENTIL AND SPINACH SOUP



Curried Lentil and Spinach Soup image

Categories     Soup/Stew     Onion     Yogurt     Curry     Celery     Spinach     Lentil     Carrot     Fall     Simmer     Bon Appétit

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped peeled carrots
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon curry powder (preferably Madras-style)
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
9 1/2 cups (or more) water
1 16-ounce bag dried lentils (about 2 1/2 cups)
1 6-ounce bag baby spinach leaves
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add next 4 ingredients; sauté until golden, about 10 minutes. Stir in curry powder, ginger, cumin, bay leaf, and dried crushed red pepper. Add 9 1/2 cups water and dried lentils; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered until lentils are tender, adding more water by 1/2 cupfuls to thin soup, if desired, about 25 minutes. Add spinach and cilantro; simmer until spinach is wilted, about 5 minutes. Season soup with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Chill soup uncovered until cold, then cover and keep refrigerated. Rewarm soup over medium heat, thinning with water if desired before serving.)
  • Ladle soup into bowls. Top each serving with spoonful of yogurt.

CURRIED RED LENTIL AND SPINACH SOUP



Curried Red Lentil and Spinach Soup image

From The Vegetarian 5-Ingredient Gourmet Cookbook, by Nava Atlas. Easy to make and freezes very well.

Provided by Chriztie1502

Categories     Lentil

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon light olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups red lentils, rinsed
1 -2 teaspoon curry powder
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a soup pot. Add the onion and saute over medium heat until golden.
  • Add the lentils and 6 cups water and bring to a simmer. Stir in curry powder, cover, and simmer very gently for 35 to 40 minutes.
  • When the lentils are mushy, stir in the spinach and check the consistency. If the soup is too thick, add about 1/4 cup water. Season with salt and additional curry powder, if desired.
  • Simmer for another 5 minutes. If time allows, let the soup stand off the heat for an hour or so to develop flavor. Heat through as needed before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.3, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 39.6, Carbohydrate 32.9, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 1.4, Protein 14

CURRIED RED LENTIL AND SPINACH SOUP



Curried Red Lentil and Spinach Soup image

Provided by Nava Atlas

Categories     Bread     Salad     Spinach     Lentil     Simmer

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon light olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups red lentils, rinsed
1 to 2 teaspoons good-quality curry powder
One 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
Salt to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a soup pot. Add the onion and sauté over medium heat until golden.
  • Add the lentils and 6 cups water and bring to a simmer. Stir in 1 teaspoon curry powder, cover, and simmer very gently for 35 to 40 minutes.
  • When the lentils are mushy, stir in the spinach and check the consistency. If the soup is too thick, add about 4 cup water. Season with salt and additional curry powder, if desired.
  • Simmer for another 5 minutes. If time allows, let the soup stand off the heat for an hour or so to develop flavor. Heat through as needed before serving.
  • Menu
  • Curried Red Lentil and Spinach Soup (this page)
  • Fresh pita bread
  • Cranberry Slaw (page 37)
  • or
  • Red Cabbage, Carrot, and Apricot Salad (page 37)
  • Baked or microwaved potatoes
  • nutrition information
  • Calories: 100
  • Total Fat: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Carbohydrate: 14g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 43mg

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