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Dahl-Inspired Lentil Curry Soup

Yields5 ServingsTotal Time40 mins

An affordable and high-fiber soup of lentils, tomatoes and spices

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 4 Tbsp coconut oil
 ½ onion, peeled and finely chopped
 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
 2 Tbsp grated fresh ginger
 1 tsp ground turmeric
 2 tsp ground cumin
 1 tsp chili powder
 ½ cup dried red lentils
 Salt and pepper
 1 cup chopped tomatoes (canned or fresh, whatever you can source)
 3 cups vegetable stock
To Serve
 Fresh cilantro/coriander, roughly chopped
1

Add the coconut oil to a large saucepan or stock pot over a medium heat

2

In a small food processor or blender, blend the onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin and chili until a smooth paste forms

3

Add the paste to the hot pan and stir as it heats and becomes fragrant, about 3 minutes

4

Add the lentils, salt, pepper, tomatoes and stock. Cover the pot and simmer for about 30 minutes or until the lentils are very soft, stirring often

5

Serve hot, with cilantro scattered on top

Nutrition Facts

5 servings

Serving size

Amount per serving
Calories171
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11.7g15%
Total Carbohydrate 14g6%
Protein 5g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.