Lentil Curry Soup

This spicy soup is both filling and delicious. It's a good way to sneak some veggies into your diet. Serve with pita bread or chips.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 201 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 baking potato
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 5 cups vegetable broth
• 1.5 cups cooked white rice
• 1.5 cups uncooked green lentils

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat the oil in a stock pot over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, broccoli and celery; cook and stir until tender. Meanwhile, peel the potato and heat in the microwave for 5 to 10 minutes, or until tender. Transfer the potato and vegetables to a food processor and blend until smooth. Return to the pot and bring to a boil.

Step 2

Add the cooked rice, lentils and curry powder. Simmer over low heat, covered, until lentils are soft, about 45 minutes.