Curried Red Lentil and Swiss Chard Soup
Warm up your weeknight dinners with this vibrant and nourishing Curried Red Lentil and Swiss Chard Soup—a one-pot wonder brimming with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. This hearty soup combines the earthiness of red lentils with the deeply aromatic blend of curry powder, turmeric, cumin, and coriander, creating a fragrant base that’s both comforting and exotic. Tender Swiss chard adds a pop of color and a boost of nutrients, while coconut milk lends a creamy, luscious texture. With a bright splash of lemon juice to balance the spices and optional cilantro for fresh herbal notes, this soup is a perfect choice for a cozy vegan and gluten-free meal. Ready in under an hour, it’s a nutritious and flavorful dish perfect for meal prep or an easy dinner any time of year!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 cup red lentils, rinsed and drained
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 14-ounce can canned diced tomatoes
- 4 cups Swiss chard, stems removed and leaves chopped
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes, until translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
Add the ground cumin, coriander, turmeric, and curry powder. Toast the spices for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Stir in the rinsed red lentils, vegetable broth, and canned diced tomatoes with their juice. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
Add the chopped Swiss chard and cook for 5 minutes until wilted.
Stir in the coconut milk and lemon juice. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Let the soup simmer gently for another 2-3 minutes to combine flavors.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
238 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.0 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.8 g | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1369 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.7 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.1 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.7 g | ||
| Protein | 9.0 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 90 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 897 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
