Curry Red Lentil Soup

Fresh vegetables and aromatic spices combine in this comforting red lentil soup that's ready in just under an hour.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 400 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups boiling water
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 cup red lentils
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 1 cube vegetable bouillon
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon dried onion flakes
• 1 (14 ounce) can reduced-fat coconut milk
• 1 head cauliflower, chopped into small florets
• 1 bunch kale leaves, stems and inner ribs discarded, leaves coarsely chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add cauliflower and carrots; saute until softened, 7 to 8 minutes.

Step 2

Pour boiling water and vegetable bouillon into a bowl and stir until dissolved. Add broth and coconut milk to cauliflower mixture. Bring to a boil.

Step 3

Stir lentils, garlic powder, onion flakes, curry, paprika, turmeric, and cumin into the pot. Cover and let simmer until lentils are fully cooked and tender, about 20 minutes. Stir in kale and let sit over low heat for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and serve.