Best Gingery Lentil Soup Recipes

Gingery Lentil Soup image

Provided by Engrossed

Categories Lentil

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 teaspoons olive oil
3 medium carrots, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, peeled and grated
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
2 (14 ounce) cans reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth, plus
1/2 cup water, enough to equal 4 cups
1 cup brown lentils, rinsed and drained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained

Steps:

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add carrot and onion; cover and cook 3 minutes or until softened.
Stir in ginger and garlic; cook 1 minute. Add curry, salt and pepper; cook 30 seconds.
Stir in diluted broth and lentils; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; simmer covered, 20 to 25 minutes or until lentils are tender. Stir in tomatoes; cover and simmer 5 minutes.
Divide soup evenly among 4 bowls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 405, Carbohydrate 43.4, Fiber 18.1, Sugar 8.1, Protein 14.1

Gingery Lentil Soup image

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 teaspoons olive oil
3 medium carrots, chopped
1 medium onion/leek (or combo), chopped
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, peeled and grated
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
2 teaspoons curry powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups water
1 cup brown lentils
1 can diced tomatoes, 14.5 ounce

Steps:

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add carrot and onion; cover and cook 3 minutes or until softened. Stir in ginger and garlic; cook 1 minute. Add curry, salt, and pepper; cook 30 seconds.
Stir in diluted broth and lentils; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 30 to 45 minutes or until lentils are tender. Stir in tomatoes; cover and simmer 5 minutes. Divide soup evenly among 4 bowls.