Curry Lentil Soup (Vegan Curry Lentil Soup Recipe)
This vegan curry lentil soup is a flavorful, wholesome one-pot meal made with pantry staples like red lentils, garbanzo beans, coconut milk, and warm curry spices. It’s creamy, comforting, and packed with plant-based protein — perfect for a quick and nourishing dinner.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup split red lentils
- 1 (15 oz.) can garbanzo beans, drained
- 1 (13.5 oz.) can full fat coconut milk
- 32 oz. vegetable broth
- Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons)
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Fresh cracked pepper, to taste
- Fresh chopped cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion with a pinch of salt and pepper. Sauté for 3–4 minutes, stirring frequently.
2. Add the minced garlic, curry powder, cumin, ginger, and cinnamon. Cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
3. Deglaze the pan with a splash of vegetable broth, scraping up any bits from the bottom.
4. Add the drained garbanzo beans, red lentils, coconut milk, and remaining vegetable broth. Stir to combine.
5. Bring the soup to a gentle simmer over medium to medium-low heat. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lentils are cooked through.
6. Stir in the fresh lime juice and adjust seasoning to taste.
7. Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped cilantro.
Notes
This soup comes together in just 20 minutes and is great for meal prep or quick weeknight dinners.
Tips:
– Add baby spinach or kale at the end for extra greens.
– Adjust the spice level with red pepper flakes if desired.
– Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Creamy, cozy, and packed with flavor — your new favorite vegan soup!
Find it online: https://cookingwithramsay.com/curry-lentil-soup/