GREEN CURRY SWEET POTATO & LENTIL SOUP

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Categories     Bean     Leafy Green     Potato     Yogurt     Soup/Stew     Winter     Dinner     Stew     Healthy     Wheat/Gluten-Free

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 Onion, large, diced
1 Shallot, diced
4 cloves garlic cloves, finely diced or minced
1 ginger, thumb sized, peeled and finely diced
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons green curry paste (curry powder is NOT a substitute)
1 sweet potato, peeled, 1/2" dice
1 cup green lentils, dry, uncooked
4 cups chicken broth
1 can coconut milk, good quality, not the watered down stuff, 14oz
1/2 cup Greek yogurt, plain
1 cooked chicken, shredded or diced, equivalent to 4 thighs
4 cups baby spinach leaves, uncooked
1 tablespoons fish sauce
1 handful cilantro, leaves and stems (only tender stems)
1 bunch cilantro leaves for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat the coconut oil in a large saucepan over medium heat until melted.
  • Add onion, shallots, garlic, ginger and salt.
  • Cook until onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add green curry paste and cook, stirring often until the mixture starts to stick to the pan.
  • Add sweet potato and lentils and stir to coat with mixture, 1 minute.
  • Add broth and fish sauce, bring to a boil then reduce to simmer, stirring often.
  • Simmer for about 30 minutes or until sweet potatoes and lentils are cooked.
  • Add coconut milk, and yogurt and stir to mix.
  • Add spinach and cilantro and cook until spinach wilts, about 5 minutes.
  • Ladle into bowls and top with cilantro leaves and a dollop of yogurt (optional).

prahalad shah
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This soup is delicious and easy to make. I love that it's a one-pot meal, so I don't have to dirty a lot of dishes.


Mahlia Vellacott
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I love the combination of sweet potatoes, lentils, and green curry paste.


Ara Johnson
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, hearty, and flavorful. I love that it's also packed with vegetables and lentils, so I know I'm getting a healthy meal.


Rabin Budhathoki
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I'm not a big fan of lentils, but I really enjoyed this soup. The sweet potatoes and green curry paste balanced out the flavor of the lentils perfectly.


Tman 15k
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out great! The flavors had plenty of time to meld together and the soup was so creamy and delicious.


Kent Clark Valge
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I found this soup to be a bit bland. I think I'll add some more spices next time, such as cumin and coriander.


Off Ally's Hook
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This soup was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I think I'll use less green curry paste next time.


Phyllis
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I'm always looking for new and exciting soup recipes, and this one definitely fit the bill. The green curry paste added a wonderful depth of flavor and the sweet potatoes and lentils made it hearty and filling. I'll definitely be making this again.


Titus malasha
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This soup was easy to make and packed with flavor. I especially liked the addition of the lentils, which added a nice protein boost. I served it with a side of naan bread and it was the perfect meal.


Kamran Warraich
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I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the creamy texture. I will definitely be making this again.


Nil Kumar
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This soup was an absolute delight! The flavors of the green curry paste, sweet potato, and lentils came together perfectly, creating a rich and satisfying dish. I loved the creamy texture and the subtle heat from the curry paste. It was the perfect m