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Coconut Curry Lentil Soup

coconut curry lentil soup with kale and sweet potatoes in a bowl with a spoon
  • Serves: 4
  • Prep Time:  15 min
  • Cook Time:  30 min

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups dried brown lentils
  • 2 (13.5 oz) cans coconut milk
  • 6 cups chicken stock or vegetable broth (for vegan)
  • 2 cups sweet potatoes, about 2 small potatoes, peeled and 1 1/2" cubed
  • 4 cups packed kale, stems removed and torn into 2" pieces
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 3 tbsp yellow curry powder
  • 1 cinnamon stick, or 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Method

  1. In a 5 quart soup pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
  2. Add all other ingredients except for kale and bring to a boil before reducing to a simmer.
  3. Allow the soup to simmer covered for 20 minutes.
  4. Add in kale and simmer uncovered for another 5-10 minutes. Serve with warm bread and enjoy!

If using a slow-cooker, add all ingredients (except kale) and cook on low for 4 hours. Add kale for the last 30 minutes of cook time.