Indian-inspired · soup
30-Minute Curried Red Lentil Soup
Red lentils, tomato, coconut milk, and mild curry spices simmer into a thick pantry-friendly soup.
Total time30 min
Hands-on15 min
Cleanuplow
Serves6
Cook
Make dinner
- 01
Cook onion in oil for 5 minutes. Add garlic and curry powder for 30 seconds.
- 02
Add lentils, tomatoes, and broth and bring to a simmer.
- 03
Cook uncovered for 18 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lentils soften.
- 04
Stir in coconut milk, season, and warm for 2 minutes before serving.
Make it work
Useful swaps
- Use light coconut milk for a thinner soup.
- Add chopped spinach during the final 3 minutes.
Why this is a good weeknight call
Only 15 minutes are hands-on. It keeps the cleanup to one main pan. The ingredient list stays focused, and the recipe has a clear stopping point instead of extra optional projects.
