Sweet Potato Kale Coconut Curry Lentil Soup
This cozy coconut curry lentil soup features tender sweet potatoes, soft lentils, and wilted kale in an incredibly flavorful creamy coconut curry broth. - so easy to prepare and completely vegan!
Servings 6 servings
Calories 251kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons yellow curry paste
- 2 small sweet potatoes (about 1 lb) peeled, and cut into 1-in cubes
- 1-1/2 cups dried green lentils
- 2 cans (13.5 oz each) full-fat coconut milk
- 4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth if non-vegetarian)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups packed kale, torn into 1-in pieces
- Fresh cilantro and lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven or large soup pot, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmery. Add onion and saute 3-4 minutes until just softened and lightly browned.
- Add garlic, ginger, and curry paste to pot and saute 2-3 minutes until golden and fragrant. Add sweet potatoes, lentils, coconut milk, and vegetable broth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring soup to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium low and let simmer uncovered 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally until lentils and sweet potatoes are tender. Add kale to pot and let simmer an additional 5-10 minutes until kale is wilted.
- Ladle soup into bowls and serve hot with fresh cilantro and lime wedges squeezed over top. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 8oz soup | Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 42.1g | Protein: 9.5g | Fat: 5.9g | Saturated Fat: 1.2g | Sodium: 2641mg | Potassium: 294mg | Fiber: 5.7g | Sugar: 6g | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 2mg