Curried Lentil Soup

Name: Curried Lentil Soup
Ingredients: 3 tablespoon grapeseed oil; 1 onion, diced; 2 carrots, peeled and diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon curry powder; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon coriander; 4 cup vegetable stock; 1 cup lentils; juice of 1 lemon; 1 bay leaf; salt and pepper, to taste; chopped cilantro, for garnish; sour cream, for garnish

Emily Jacobs|Aug. 28, 2013 10:58 am EST

Curried Lentil Soup

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Add spice and heat to your next lentil soup with warm curry flavors. Click here to see 10 Quick and Easy Vegetarian Recipes

Servings

4

Ingredients

3 tablespoon grapeseed oil
1 onion, diced
2 carrots, peeled and diced
2 celery stalks, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon coriander
4 cup vegetable stock
1 cup lentils
juice of 1 lemon
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper, to taste
chopped cilantro, for garnish
sour cream, for garnish

Directions

In a large soup pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for about 10 minutes until soft, and just starting to brown. Add the garlic, curry powder, cumin, and coriander. Stir to coat the vegetables in the spices and cook for about 1 minute. Add the stock, lentils, lemon juice, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes or until lentils are tender. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle into serving bowls and garnish with cilantro and a dollop of sour cream.