Description
Big flavor in this hearty and satisfying curried soup. Get warm and cozy with this lentil and veggie packed bowl of deliciousness. It comes together in less than 35 minutes and is perfect for a cold weeknight evening.
Ingredients
1 Tbsp. EVOO
1/2 large yellow ion, diced
2 large carrots, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 large bunch swiss chard, stems removed and diced, leaves roughly chopped
1 roasted red bell pepper, diced
1 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. ground coriander
1 tsp. tumeric powder
2 Tbsp. curry powder
2 tsp. mustard seeds
1 tsp. smoked paprika
5 c. low sodium vegetable broth
1 1/2 c. red lentils
1 can coconut milk
Salt and pepper to taste
Serve with:
Greek yogurt
Cilantro
Naan, toasted
Instructions
Heat EVOO in 4-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and carrots and saute until softened and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add diced swiss chard stems and saute another 3 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and sauce another minute. Add the diced red bell pepper, ginger, curry powder, mustard seeds, paprika and cook for two minutes. Add the broth and lentils and bring to a boil, reduce to simmer, and cook until the lentils are tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in coconut milk and chopped swiss chard leaves. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until greens are wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with greek yogurt, chopped cilantro and toasted naan.
Notes
I would not recommend substituting other lentil varieties, which would change the cooking time. Also, red lentils break down and turn mushy pretty quickly, so I would be careful not to overcook.
Knife skillz: Whenever you have a round vegetable rolling around on your cutting board, there’s always the risk of losing a finger. So, a solution to this is to create a flat surface that the veggie can rest on. To do this, start by cutting your carrot into a manageable size, about 3-4 inches in length. Trim a small slice off one vertical side of the carrot to create a much more stable and flat surface. Once you have your carrot resting on it’s flat surface, create vertical carrot planks, then vertical carrot sticks. An example of the planks and sticks are shown above. This allows you to efficiently create a uniform dice out of an awkwardly shaped vegetable without losing a finger.
Keywords: soup, lentil soup, curried red lentil soup, curry, swiss chard, curry, curried soup, naan