nutritional information

Per 1 1/2-cup serving:

  • Calories: 283
  • Protein: 19
  • Total Fat: 2
  • Saturated Fat: <1
  • Carbohydrates: 50
  • Cholesterol: 0
  • Sodium: 146
  • Fiber: 13
  • Sugar: 7
Vegan Gluten-Free

Curried Red Lentil Soup with Lemon

Curried Red Lentil Soup with Lemon

Serves 6

This deliciously easy soup became an immediate favorite among VT staffers. It's even better the second day, after the spices have had more time to mingle.
  • 2 cups red lentils, sorted and rinsed
  • 1 qt. low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped (2 cups)
  • 4 celery stalks, finely chopped (1 ½ cups)
  • 2 large carrots, finely chopped (1 ½ cups)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.)
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 Tbs. curry powder
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 2 Tbs. lemon juice

1. Bring lentils, vegetable broth, and 4 cups water to a simmer in large pot. Skim away foam that rises to top. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

2. Add onion, celery, carrots, and garlic; simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes. Add cilantro, curry powder, and cumin, and cook 20 minutes more, or until lentils are soft. Season with salt and pepper, if desired, and stir in lemon juice.

October 2009

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comments

Sharon, cilantro is leafy like parsley but has a distinctive flavor. Used in Mexican and Indian recipes a lot, I wouldn't substitute parsley; completely different taste. I believe it also known as fresh coriander outside of the U.S.

Kristine L. - 2012-05-08 19:27:48

What kind of curry powder?

David Orenstein - 2012-05-08 07:04:01

Hi - what is cilantro?? Is there another word for this? Parsley maybe?? And is it possible to also give measurements in the metric system? Thx

Sharon Catry - 2012-05-08 06:32:24

Wow! Made this with brown lentils because I didn't have any red in the house. I am eating a bowl for lunch and it is fantastic. Can't wait to have more tomorrow once the flavors have blended even more.

Chris - 2012-01-30 13:34:39

made it for dinner tonight and used parsley because that's all i had; really good. will use cilantro next time.

Ka_Baum - 2011-11-04 19:22:44