Best 6 Green Curry Sweet Potato Lentil Soup Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our Green Curry Sweet Potato Lentil Soup, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable soup boasts a harmonious blend of fresh green curry paste, aromatic spices, tender sweet potatoes, and wholesome lentils, simmered to perfection in a rich coconut milk broth. Its vibrant green hue, punctuated by pops of colorful vegetables, makes it a feast for the eyes as well as the palate. Accompany this flavorful soup with an array of tempting sides, including fluffy jasmine rice, crispy papadums, and a refreshing cucumber-mint salad. This recipe provides detailed instructions for preparing the soup, along with variations to suit different dietary preferences, such as a vegan version that omits the fish sauce. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a novice in the kitchen, this Green Curry Sweet Potato Lentil Soup will undoubtedly become a staple in your recipe repertoire.

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RED CURRY LENTILS WITH SWEET POTATOES AND SPINACH



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In this vegetarian main inspired by Indian dal, lentils are cooked with an aromatic blend of Thai spices - fresh ginger, turmeric, red curry paste and chile - then simmered in coconut milk until fall-apart tender. Browning the sweet potatoes before cooking them with the lentils brings out their sweetness, balancing the heat from the chile and curry paste, while baby spinach tossed in just before serving adds fresh flavor. Serve over steamed white or brown rice, or with toasted flatbread on the side.

Provided by Lidey Heuck

Categories     dinner, easy, vegetables, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound sweet potatoes (about 2 medium sweet potatoes), peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
3 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
3 garlic cloves, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated (about 1 tablespoon)
1 red chile, such as Fresno or serrano, halved, seeds and ribs removed, then minced
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 cup red lentils, rinsed
4 cups low-sodium vegetable stock
2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
1 (13-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
1 (4- to 5-ounce) bag baby spinach
1/2 lime, juiced
Fresh cilantro leaves, for serving
Toasted unsweetened coconut flakes, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or pot, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high. Add the sweet potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned all over, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer the browned sweet potatoes to a plate and set aside.
  • Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the pot and set the heat to medium-low. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, 4 to 6 minutes. Add the curry paste, garlic, ginger, chile and turmeric, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add the lentils, stock, salt and browned sweet potatoes to the pot and bring to a boil over high. Lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are just tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Add the coconut milk and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has reduced and the lentils are creamy and falling apart, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Add the spinach and stir until just wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Off the heat, stir in the lime juice and season with salt to taste.
  • Divide among shallow bowls and top with cilantro and coconut flakes, if using.

LENTIL & SWEET POTATO CURRY



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A storecupboard spice pot with red and green lentils, chickpeas and coriander. Serve with yogurt and naan bread

Provided by Ren Behan

Categories     Main course

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tbsp vegetable or olive oil
1 red onion, chopped
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp mustard seeds (any colour)
1 tbsp medium curry powder
100g red or green lentil, or a mixture
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
500ml vegetable stock
400g can chopped tomato
400g can chickpea, drained
¼ small pack coriander (optional)
natural yogurt and naan bread, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tbsp vegetable or olive oil in a large pan, add 1 chopped red onion and cook for a few mins until softened.
  • Add 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1 tsp mustard seeds and 1 tbsp medium curry powder and cook for 1 min more, then stir in 100g red or green lentils (or a mixture), 2 medium sweet potatoes, cut into chunks, 500ml vegetable stock and a 400g can chopped tomatoes.
  • Bring to the boil, then cover and simmer for 20 mins until the lentils and sweet potatoes are tender. Add a drained 400g can chickpeas, then heat through.
  • Season, sprinkle with ¼ small pack coriander, if you like, and serve with seasoned yogurt and naan bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 613 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 91 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 21 grams sugar, Fiber 16 grams fiber, Protein 27 grams protein, Sodium 1.8 milligram of sodium

LENTIL SWEET POTATO CURRY



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This is one of those suppers you can start when you get home, then relax while it cooks. (Or help the kids with homework or hop on the stair-stepper.) Apple and brown sugar help sweeten this delicious meatless meal. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
3 cups water, divided
1 large onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium carrots, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
4 teaspoons curry powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 medium apple, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon brown sugar
3 cups hot cooked brown rice

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine lentils and 2 cups water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until tender. Drain., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add carrots and garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in the sweet potatoes, curry, salt, pepper and remaining water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes., Add the tomatoes, apple and brown sugar; cover and cook 10-15 minutes longer or until apple is tender. Stir in lentils; heat through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 325mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 15g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

SLOW-COOKER CURRIED SWEET POTATO SOUP WITH COCONUT AND KALE



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This creamy Thai-inspired soup is all about balance: When the contrasting flavors are in harmony, it is outrageously delicious. (It is also vegan if there's no fish or shrimp in your curry paste.) Supermarket curry pastes are a great shortcut to flavor for weeknights, but salt and spice levels can vary greatly among brands. So taste at the end, and adjust: You may need to add curry paste, sugar or lime juice to your liking. Chile-lime flavored peanuts, available at some grocery stores, are particularly good for topping - snap them up if you happen to see them. Otherwise, roasted salted peanuts will work beautifully.

Provided by Sarah DiGregorio

Categories     dinner, weekday, soups and stews, main course

Time 8h20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1- to 2-inch chunks
1 medium yellow or red onion, chopped
5 large garlic cloves
2 tablespoons coconut oil, preferably unrefined virgin
2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
1 (4-ounce) jar red curry paste (1/2 cup)
1 (13-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
1 cup smooth peanut butter
Juice of 1 lime, plus more to taste
5 ounces/1 medium bunch baby kale or spinach, stemmed and chopped
Roasted, salted peanuts, for topping

Steps:

  • Combine the sweet potatoes, onion, garlic, oil, sugar, turmeric and salt in a 5- to 8-quart slow cooker. Add more than half of the jar of curry paste (about 1/3 cup) and 1 cup of water. Stir to combine all the ingredients and cook on low until the potatoes are quite tender, about 8 hours.
  • Add the coconut milk, peanut butter, remaining curry paste and 2 1/2 cups water to the slow cooker. Using an immersion blender, purée the soup until it is uniformly creamy. Add the lime juice and the kale, and stir to combine. Cook on low until the greens are wilted and tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in more warm water if you would like a looser texture. Taste and add more lime juice or salt if necessary. Serve in bowls with peanuts on top.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 654, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 64 grams, Fat 41 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 20 grams, Sodium 396 milligrams, Sugar 19 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SWEET POTATO & LENTIL SOUP



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Satisfying and simple to make, homemade soup is a great supper or take-to-work lunch.

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Lunch, Soup

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tsp medium curry powder
3 tbsp olive oil
2 onions, grated
1 eating apple, peeled, cored and grated
3 garlic cloves, crushed
20g pack coriander, stalks chopped
thumb-size piece fresh root ginger, grated
800g sweet potatoes
1.2l low-sodium vegetable stock
100g red lentils
300ml milk
juice 1 lime

Steps:

  • Put the curry powder into a large saucepan, then toast over a medium heat for 2 mins. Add the olive oil, stirring as the spice sizzles in the pan. Tip in the onions, apple, garlic, coriander stalks and ginger, season, then gently cook for 5 mins, stirring every so often.
  • Meanwhile, peel, then grate the sweet potatoes. Tip into the pan with the stock, lentils, milk and seasoning, then simmer, covered, for 20 mins. Blend until smooth using a stick blender. Stir in the lime juice, check the seasoning and serve, topped with roughly-chopped coriander leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 49 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 17 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 9 grams protein, Sodium 0.71 milligram of sodium

LENTIL AND SWEET-POTATO STEW



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The yogurt makes a cool, creamy counterpoint to this mildly spicy soup made with protein-packed dried lentils. As a budget bonus, this recipe makes enough to have a cup or two for lunch the next day.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
2 medium celery ribs, chopped
1 bay leaf
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
2 cups dried brown lentils, picked over and rinsed
2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and cut in 1/2-inch dice
1 package (9 ounces) frozen cut green beans
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes in juice
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Coarse salt and black pepper
Plain low-fat yogurt, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion, carrots, celery, and bay leaf. Cook, stirring, until vegetables are softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and curry powder and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more.
  • Add 7 cups of water and lentils. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook 10 minutes. Add potatoes and continue to cook, covered, until lentils and potato are just tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Add green beans and tomatoes with juice. Cook until warmed through, 2 to 4 minutes. Remove bay leaf. Add cilantro; season with salt and pepper. Serve with yogurt.

Tips:

  • For a thicker soup, use less vegetable broth or coconut milk. For a thinner soup, add more broth or coconut milk.
  • If you don't have curry paste, you can substitute a teaspoon of curry powder.
  • If you don't have an immersion blender, you can use a regular blender. Just be careful not to overfill the blender, and blend in batches if necessary.
  • To make the soup ahead of time, cook it according to the recipe and then let it cool completely. Store the soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • When you're ready to serve the soup, reheat it over medium heat until warmed through. You can also add additional toppings, such as cilantro, lime wedges, or roasted peanuts.

Conclusion:

This green curry sweet potato lentil soup is a delicious and healthy meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. It's easy to make, and it's packed with flavor. The sweet potatoes and lentils add a natural sweetness and earthiness to the soup, while the curry paste and coconut milk give it a rich and creamy texture. This soup is also a great source of protein, fiber, and vitamins. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this green curry sweet potato lentil soup a try.

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