Curried Lentil Soup

Name: Curried Lentil Soup
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 Tbsps (1/4 stick) butter; 425 grams chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained, rinsed; 1 medium carrot, finely chopped; 2 Tbsps (or more) curry powder; 237 milliliters French green lentils; 2 larges garlic cloves, chopped, divided; 2 green onions, thinly sliced 1 lemon, cut into 6 wedges; 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice; 3 Tbsps olive oil, divided; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 liter (or more) water, divided

Curried Lentil Soup might be just the soup you are searching for. Watching your figure? This gluten free and vegetarian recipe has 285 calories, 12g of protein, and 13g of fat per serving. This recipe covers 18% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 6. Head to the store and pick up butter, water, garlic cloves, and a few other things to make it today. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Autumn. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour.

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in heavy large pot over medium heat.

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Add onion and carrot; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook until onion is translucent, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes.

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Carrot

Onion

Add half of chopped garlic; stir until vegetables are soft but not brown, about 4 minutes longer.

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Garlic

Add 2 tablespoons curry powder; stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.

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Add lentils and 4 cups water.

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Lentils

Water

Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Increase heat and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium; simmer until lentils are tender, about 30 minutes.

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Lentils

Meanwhile, puree chickpeas, lemon juice, 1/4 cup water, remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, and remaining garlic in processor.

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Add chickpea puree and butter to lentil soup. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and additional curry powder, if desired.

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Add water by 1/4 cupfuls to thin to desired consistency. DO AHEAD: soup can be made up to 1 day ahead. Cool, cover, and refrigerate. Rewarm before continuing.

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Soup

Divide soup among bowls.

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