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    Sep 26, 2019 · Modified: Mar 20, 2022 by Andrea· This post may contain affiliate links · 136 Comments

    Curried Red Lentil Soup

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    Curried Red Lentil Soup is an all-time family favourite! I have been making different versions of it for decades. It's jam-packed with both flavour and nutrients and is like a big, warm hug on a cold or rainy day.

    one bowl of red lentil and vegetable soup with lemon slice and cilantro.

    My favourite thing about this recipe, besides the fact that it's delicious and healthy, is it's flexibility. Swap out any of the vegetables for whatever you like. Just make sure you have 5-6 cups in total, not including the spinach. Make it vegan by using vegetable stock or water instead of chicken stock. If water is used instead of stock bump up the garlic and curry powder to add extra flavour. Don't have any coconut milk? No problem, add cream or leave it out and add more stock or water. Switch up the spinach for any leafy greens you like.

    If you love healthy vegetable soup recipes you may also like my Detox Soup as well as this Hearty Moroccan Lentil Soup, Carrot and Lentil Soup and Roasted Tomato Soup.

    Dicing vegetables

    Level up your knife skills by learning how to dice like a pro. This method can be used for any similarly shaped vegetable including potatoes, squash, etc. First, cut the length in half or thirds so you have manageable pieces to work with. Slice off one side lengthwise to create a flat surface to stabilize. Place flat side down and continue slicing, lengthwise, into the thickness you want. Then stack 2-3 slices and cut lengthwise again into sticks. Slice those sticks across into little cubes. Easy peasy!

    How to dice carrots in a series

    I like to cut the vegetables into small dice for this soup but if you aren't interested in taking the time you can make them chunkier. Note that you may have to adjust cooking times to accommodate the larger size.

    Prepare all of your ingredients

    It's important to gather and prep all your ingredients before getting started. It's so much easier, especially with one-pot meals like soup, to be able to add the next thing when needed instead of having to go quickly chop something or find that spice. Even worse, you realize you are missing a key ingredient when you are in the middle of things!...I speak from experience.

    prepped onions, carrots, sweet potato, celery and other ingredients for red lentil and vegetable soup

    FAQ for curried red lentil soup

    Do I need to soak or pre-cook red lentils? No, you don't. That's one of the things I love most about red lentils!

    Do I need to rinse red lentils? Yes. Place them in a fine sieve and run under cold water until the water runs clear.

    Are red lentils healthy? You bet! They are rich in iron, magnesium, B vitamins, and many others. They are an excellent plant-based protein and are also high in fibre. Not soaking allows them to hang onto more nutrients.

    Is this soup Vegan or Vegetarian? This recipe is not but you can substitute the chicken stock for vegetable stock or water to make it Vegan/Vegetarian.

    Can I freeze it? Absolutely! It freezes perfectly and can last up to 6 months or more if you have a chest freezer.

    red lentil soup in a soup pot with a hand holding a spoonful.

    If the finished soup is too thick you can add extra stock or water. If you prefer a creamier texture puree part or all of the soup using a hand blender. Hand blenders are one of my favourite kitchen tools. Mine is as old as the hills but if (or should I say when!) I have to replace it I would go for this one CUISINART Hand Blender (affiliate link). There are many different and less expensive ones to chose from. This one has additional attachments which are handy.

    This recipe makes about 3 liters or 12 cups. Plenty to enjoy for a few days or, put half of it in the freezer and have the convenience of just warming it up. You can increase or decrease the quantity by clicking on the serving size in the recipe.

    2 bowls of red lentil soup with spoons, lime and cilantro on the side.

    If you like this recipe, have made it or have any questions please leave a comment and a rating in the section below. I'd love to hear from you!

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    📖 Recipe

    one bowl of red lentil and vegetable soup with lemon slice and cilantro.

    Curried Red Lentil Soup

    Curried Red Lentil Soup is flavourful, hearty and nutritious. It's easy to make and has been a family favourite for many years. Even your kids will love it!
    4.84 from 118 votes
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    Course: Soup
    Cuisine: Fusion, Indian
    Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12 1 cup servings
    Calories: 184kcal
    Author: Andrea Mut
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    Ingredients

    • 3 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 lg white onion, 2 cups diced small
    • 1 lg celery stalk, 1 cup diced small
    • 1 jumbo carrot, approx, 1.5 cups diced small
    • 1 sm sweet potato, 2 cups diced small
    • 2 cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon minced
    • 1 tablespoon curry powder
    • 1 ½ cups dried red lentils, rinsed
    • 4 cups chicken broth, low sodium
    • 1 400 ml can coconut milk
    • 8 cups baby spinach leaves, or greens of your choice
    • ½ cup packed cilantro or parsley leaves. chopped
    • ½ lemon, juice of
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Peel, rinse, chop and measure out all your ingredients first.
      In a large pot heat olive oil over medium high heat. Add onions and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-5 minutes or until soft and translucent. Turn down the heat if they are browning before softening.
      3 tablespoon olive oil, 1 lg white onion,, 1 lg celery stalk,
    • Stir in carrot, sweet potato, lentils, garlic and curry powder. Continue stirring and cooking for one minute.
      1 jumbo carrot, approx,, 1 sm sweet potato,, 2 cloves garlic,, 1 tablespoon curry powder, 1 ½ cups dried red lentils, rinsed
    • Stir in broth and coconut milk. Increase the heat and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer. covered, for 15 minutes.
      4 cups chicken broth, low sodium, 1 400 ml can coconut milk
    • Stir in spinach. It will seem like a lot but it wilts and reduces as it cooks. Cover and simmer for 5 more minutes.
      8 cups baby spinach leaves, or greens of your choice
    • Remove from heat and add lemon juice and cilantro or parsley. Add salt and pepper to taste. You can also add a bit more stock or water if it's too thick for your liking.
      ½ cup packed cilantro or parsley leaves. chopped, ½ lemon, juice of, salt and pepper to taste

    Notes

    Storage - This soup will keep in the fridge for approximately 5 days or store in the freezer for up to 6 months.
    Nutrition Facts are based on a one-cup serving. They are an estimate using an online calculator and have not been approved by a Registered Dietitian. 
     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cup | Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 84mg | Potassium: 259mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g
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      4.84 from 118 votes (59 ratings without comment)

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    1. Tracy says

      January 22, 2025 at 5:41 pm

      5 stars
      My go to soup! So easy to make and extremely delicious!

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    2. debra fine says

      December 16, 2024 at 12:29 pm

      5 stars
      If you try this soup you will see why it is the most requested from Andrea's offerings. It is comfort and a warm hug in a bowl. I've been making it non-stop since 2020. It deserves a 10 star rating so I will have to leave 2 reviews - 5 stars each!

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    3. Deb says

      September 10, 2024 at 8:50 pm

      5 stars
      Easy and delicious. A staple in the fridge 😊

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    4. Karen Kelly says

      May 25, 2024 at 10:51 pm

      5 stars
      I made this last night and it was absolutely delicious, perfect for this autumn weather, thank you.

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      • Andrea says

        May 27, 2024 at 11:09 am

        I'm so happy you enjoyed it Karen! Thanks for commenting!

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    5. Diane says

      April 03, 2024 at 1:17 pm

      5 stars
      My family and I love this soup. We have it often. Nothing better on a Mauzy day.

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    6. Lorna says

      March 11, 2024 at 12:54 pm

      5 stars
      Best soup! Always have some in my freezer for a quick lunch.

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    7. Lisa W. says

      January 18, 2024 at 6:55 pm

      5 stars
      This soup is so delicious!! My wonderful neighbor made it for me when I was on the mend after knee surgery. I bought the necessary ingredients today to make some tomorrow. Thanks for all your recipes.

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      • Andrea says

        January 19, 2024 at 7:37 am

        My pleasure! The best friends are the ones who make you soup when you need it! So happy you enjoyed it and thanks for commenting ☺️

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    8. Annetta Black says

      December 04, 2023 at 12:31 pm

      5 stars
      The best! We eat it on repeat. Whoever eats it at my house wants the recipe. thank you!

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      • Andrea says

        December 04, 2023 at 12:51 pm

        I'm so happy to hear you are enjoying the soup and thanks so much for sharing! 🥰

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    9. Cathy says

      November 27, 2023 at 12:31 pm

      5 stars
      This is my fav. Family ask for it a lot.

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    10. Lynn says

      October 20, 2023 at 7:05 pm

      5 stars
      I just finished making this for a friend who had surgery. I make it often and love it! Easy, healthy, freezes well!

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      • Andrea says

        October 21, 2023 at 7:04 am

        What a wonderful gift to you friend! So happy you are enjoying the soup Lynn!

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    11. Jacquie Platten says

      September 29, 2023 at 7:28 am

      5 stars
      I agree that this soup is an all-time family favourite! Both my teenagers couldn’t get enough of it. I highly recommend you try it!

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      • Andrea says

        September 29, 2023 at 6:51 pm

        I love that so much! So happy everyone is enjoying it!

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    12. Gulnaar D says

      July 02, 2023 at 8:27 am

      5 stars
      Always a hit with everyone. Guaranteed sucess

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    13. Laura L. Avery says

      May 13, 2023 at 10:49 am

      5 stars
      This soup is a favorite in our house. Can't keep it in stock. Has anyone converted this to an Instant Pot recipe? I would love the tips.

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      • Andrea says

        May 14, 2023 at 7:32 am

        I'm so happy you enjoyed it! If you Google instant pot red lentil soup you can find the timings to use with this recipe. Hope that helps!

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    14. Shannon says

      March 10, 2023 at 9:58 pm

      5 stars
      Throughout the Fall/Winter, I made a batch of this soup every couple of weeks to have for lunches and it's always so delicious. I've made different variations of veggies and my favourite so far is cauliflour instead of sweet potato. The first time I made this recipe was the first time I'd ever cooked with lentils - so glad to have been introduced to them!

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      • Andrea says

        March 11, 2023 at 7:33 am

        Oh I love that so much! Happy to hear you've been enjoying the soup. Thanks for commenting!

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        • Amie says

          March 11, 2024 at 4:33 pm

          5 stars
          This soup is amazing!! I never know what to do with lentils, and this soup makes it an easy a tasty way to use them.
          I make large batches and freeze in lunch portions. It is definitely in the top 3 of my favorite soups!

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          • Andrea says

            March 12, 2024 at 3:14 pm

            I'm so happy to hear that Amie! It's such a great one for batch cooking. Thanks for your comment!

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    15. Aimee Pawsey says

      February 28, 2023 at 6:11 pm

      5 stars
      This is so good and has become my main lunch this winter. Love all your recipes.

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    16. Allison says

      February 18, 2023 at 4:33 pm

      5 stars
      Love this soup. Can eat it everyday for lunch or dinner. So satisfying and flavourful.

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    17. Kb says

      January 20, 2023 at 7:18 am

      5 stars
      This is one of those recipes that you just want to share with your friends. That's what I did! Delicious, healthy, and easy to make. You can't beat that.

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    18. Wendy Livingstone says

      January 13, 2023 at 8:50 am

      5 stars
      My family loves this soup. It’s so good we make it all the time!!

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    19. Beatrice Schori says

      January 07, 2023 at 8:50 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely delicious. Spinach was not available from our green grocer so I used kale.

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    20. Maureen says

      November 12, 2022 at 4:20 pm

      5 stars
      Yummy I made it with green/brown lentils as that is all I had. I cooked it for a little longer and it is less thick more brothy in a good way then when I made it with the red lentils. I love it both ways! thanks for the recipe, so adaptable.

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    21. Susan says

      November 11, 2022 at 7:10 am

      5 stars
      Another gem! This one I don’t share with my family because they all think every dang meal has to have meat in it…their loss 🙂

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    22. Tina Gauthier says

      November 05, 2022 at 9:07 am

      It freezes like a dream!

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    23. Marina says

      November 05, 2022 at 4:55 am

      Hi! What about the sweetpotato when freezing the soup? I have read that sweepotatos, and potatos in general, cannot be frozen

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      • Andrea says

        November 05, 2022 at 7:43 am

        I have never heard that and have frozen sweet potatoes and potatoes in soup as well as things like Shepherds Pie etc. with great success. This soup freezes beautifully so hope you try it!

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    24. Maureen says

      November 03, 2022 at 4:11 pm

      5 stars
      I love this soup and make it whenever I need a potluck soup. Everyone loves it!

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    25. Sue Noonan says

      September 24, 2022 at 11:24 pm

      5 stars
      I have made this soup several times and it always turns out flavourful and delicious. I divide the soup into single servings and freeze. Lunches are easy, just take out a frozen soup, reheat and voilà.

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    26. Jenn says

      September 22, 2022 at 10:21 pm

      5 stars
      This is one of my families favourite soups. Love your recipes.

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    27. Dagny Owen-Flood says

      September 06, 2022 at 3:47 pm

      5 stars
      I love this soup and try to always have some frozen as it warms up beautifully.

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    28. Mary campbell says

      May 24, 2022 at 11:10 am

      I love the recipe for this soup. It’s my go to as I always have the ingredients and it comes together quickly. The taste is delicious.

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    29. Kristine says

      March 25, 2022 at 10:37 am

      5 stars
      I make this all the time. It is the best soup! thank you for the recipe 🙂

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      • Diane says

        May 04, 2022 at 10:54 pm

        5 stars
        So yummy, easy to make and nutritious. HAPPY COOK

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      • Tina Gauthier says

        October 17, 2022 at 8:20 pm

        Hey Andrea! I made this again today! It is one of our favourite soups, after all! I had a double batch going when I discovered I was out of curry powder! A little digging in the fridge yielded some red curry paste so I took the plunge and used it. OMG! Amazing! Thanks again! Meatless Monday win!

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        • Andrea says

          October 18, 2022 at 10:22 am

          Great substitute with the red curry paste! So happy you enjoyed it and thanks for commenting!

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    30. Jen C says

      March 18, 2022 at 9:12 am

      5 stars
      This is my favourite soup recipe. I made it every other week through the winter. So easy to make and delicious. Can’t wait to try another one. Andrea is amazing - keep your brilliant recipes coming!

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      • Andrea says

        March 18, 2022 at 1:25 pm

        Thank you so much Jen!
        I'm so happy you love the soup! Thank you for your comment and support! Let me know which one you make next!

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        • Julie says

          March 23, 2022 at 12:33 pm

          5 stars
          Hi from Canada ❤ the red lentil soup..delicious..will make it again..thks for sharing..

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          • Andrea says

            March 24, 2022 at 7:22 am

            Hi Julie! My pleasure! So happy you enjoyed it!

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    31. Judy Strmec says

      February 13, 2022 at 5:51 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely delicious! So easy to make! Andrea you are a rock star making such delicious recipes! I spend my Sunday’s recreating them for the week ahead! Thanks you!

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      • Andrea says

        February 14, 2022 at 11:34 am

        Love this! Planning ahead is the best! Happy you are enjoying the recipes!

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    32. Nancy Brodhagen says

      January 31, 2022 at 12:38 pm

      5 stars
      My favorite soup recipe! So delicious!
      Thanks Andrea

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    33. Annie says

      January 20, 2022 at 2:52 pm

      5 stars
      Delicous! It has just the right amount of spices. I need to make this again!

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    34. Susan Noonan says

      January 14, 2022 at 1:50 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Andrea,
      I am a newbie… part of the Winter 2022 Program. I made this soup for lunch today. Both my husband and I loved it. It is absolutely delicious and very filling. A nice change from salad for lunch.
      Very easy instructions to follow.
      Thank you!

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      • Anna says

        January 31, 2022 at 12:52 pm

        This recipe is definitely a keeper. My husband is a picky eater especially anything with curry. Well, he had two bowls (not on plan).
        Give this recipe five stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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    35. Melissa H says

      January 12, 2022 at 3:08 pm

      Just made it! So delicious. My kids keep asking to “taste test it”.
      Hopefully there’s some left for dinner

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    36. Stacey says

      January 12, 2022 at 8:58 am

      5 stars
      Loved it and soooo healthy! I added more curry to spice it up abit. Thank you for the wonderful recipe

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    37. Samantha says

      November 07, 2021 at 4:42 pm

      5 stars
      One of the best soups I have ever made! Will def be a staple soup now. Amazing flavour!

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    38. Bev says

      November 06, 2021 at 5:54 pm

      5 stars
      OMG. I make this soup every Sunday. Love it and all your recipes. I now buy cilantro by the bushel. LOL

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    39. Diana says

      November 04, 2021 at 11:11 am

      5 stars
      Hi Andrea, Love this recipe! Made it once already (added cauliflower instead of sweet potato and kale instead of spinach as that’s what I had) - such a flexible recipe. I am going to make it again and accidentally bought coconut cream instead of milk. Have you tried using it? The conversion I read says 2 Tbsp coco cream with 3/4C water. Seems so dilute! Any advice?

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      • Andrea says

        November 05, 2021 at 2:42 pm

        Hi Diana!

        You can use less water if you prefer it richer. It's really up to you 😀

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        • Diana says

          November 10, 2021 at 4:05 pm

          I just used the full can of coconut cream because it was pourable and not solid. Didn’t add water….Turned out super delicious!

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        • Aspen T says

          November 17, 2021 at 2:11 pm

          Hi Andrea!
          Just wondering, I don’t have sweet potato at the moment but I want to make this soup, am I okay to substitute with regular red potato and still be on plan? Or is there something else that would work better?

          Thank you!

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          • Andrea says

            November 17, 2021 at 2:13 pm

            Hi Aspen!

            You can just leave it out altogether and add in some extra carrots or other veg. Hope you enjoy it!

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      • Pixie says

        January 16, 2022 at 2:14 pm

        5 stars
        Fan-freaking-tastic!!
        Follows the recipe as above using frozen spinach in place of fresh. I’d have loved to use fresh, but has none in hand. The frozen was amazing. I even added a little shredded cheese on top, so YUM!

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    40. Bobbie says

      October 30, 2021 at 3:33 pm

      5 stars
      I just made this soup for lunch today. WOW!! Amazing!!

      Thanks so much for the delicious and easy to follow recipes. I enjoyed the process of chopping/prepping and especially enjoyed the finished product. You just might make a “cooker person” out of me after all!

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    41. Di says

      October 29, 2021 at 8:20 am

      5 stars
      Hi Andrea. I just made this soup and my husband is in shock that I can actually cook! I don’t like cooking (at all) so this was a treat for him. It was delicious. It is great on its own but is there a meat I can add to it in the future? Sausage, shrimp or chicken. Which one do you think would complement it best? Thanks!

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      • Andrea says

        November 02, 2021 at 8:46 am

        Hi Di!
        Personally I would choose chicken for this soup but all the others would work as well! Depends on what you're craving! So happy you and your hubby enjoyed it! 😀

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    42. Kris says

      October 25, 2021 at 8:11 pm

      Hi Andrea - I’m part of the Fall 2021 group and watched your video with Gina the other day when you made this soup. Do you think I could replace the sweet potato with butternut squash? I don’t have sweet potato and I’m making it in the morning

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      • Andrea says

        October 26, 2021 at 7:25 am

        Hi Kris!
        Yes you can absolutely do that. Enjoy!

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    43. Cathy Diggon says

      October 25, 2021 at 5:24 pm

      I made this soup today with kale instead of spinach. Delicious.

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      • Kris says

        October 26, 2021 at 8:41 am

        Oh that’s awesome because that was my other question I was going to ask!! I think I am going to try 50/50 spinach and kale when I make it today😊. Thanks for the tip!

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    44. Heidi says

      October 22, 2021 at 7:08 am

      I have heard how amazing this soup is and can't wait to make it. Do you have the nutrition info for it? Thank you!

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      • Andrea says

        October 22, 2021 at 3:30 pm

        Hi Heidi!
        I'm sorry but I don't have a program to do those calculations. Hope you enjoy it!

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      • Sil says

        October 23, 2021 at 2:42 pm

        Made this soup. So so delicious!! Thanks Andrea for this amazing recipe😊

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    45. MICHELLE SHANNON says

      October 20, 2021 at 11:15 am

      5 stars
      Hi Andrea, just made this soup while listening to your tea time with Gina and Kim. Both are amazing...life changing....really. Thank you!!!!!

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    46. Audrey says

      October 18, 2021 at 9:27 am

      I haven’t tried this recipe yet but have made the Smokey Lentil and Bacon soup which was awesome. If I substitute green lentils (since I have some left from the Smokey Lentil recipe) how will that affect the taste and texture of the soup (if any)?

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      • Andrea says

        October 18, 2021 at 11:37 am

        Hi Audrey!
        The red lentils break down more which makes it thicker. You will have to increase the cooking time as the green ones take a bit longer to cook but otherwise you can absolutely substitute the green for the red. Enjoy!

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        • Alison says

          October 19, 2021 at 7:18 am

          Hi Andrea
          Definitely making this soup. Would you say this alone would be a great lunch or dinner on the Livy method?

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          • Andrea says

            October 19, 2021 at 3:02 pm

            Hi Alison!
            Yes it would be great for either meal. 👌😃

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    47. Janie Ingrouville says

      October 05, 2021 at 3:14 pm

      Loved this soup! I did feel it was a little heavy on the salt. Did you mean for it to have 1 TBSP of salt or 1 TSP? Just checking if it was a typo. Great flavours and I will make it again soon.

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      • Andrea says

        October 07, 2021 at 3:06 pm

        Hi Janie!

        That's the correct amount of salt but it is also dependent on how salty the stock is you are using. I have made a couple of tweaks to the recipe to clarify that. Thanks for pointing it out! In the meantime try adding a dollop of plain yogurt to it before eating. That will help cut down on the saltines. 😃

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    48. Kathy says

      October 05, 2021 at 11:09 am

      5 stars
      This was super easy to prepare and everyone loved the flavour.

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    49. Rosanna says

      September 27, 2021 at 6:57 pm

      Just made this and it's delicious! Loving my new journey. Thanks for helping me along.

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    50. Deb says

      September 27, 2021 at 12:42 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious!!

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    51. Kelly V says

      September 25, 2021 at 2:37 pm

      I just finished making this soup and OMG, it's sooo delicious! I cut the recipe in half as I was making for only myself but, having now tasted it, I'm confident my husband will also love so will be making the full batch next time. Thank you Andrea for all of your wonderful recipes. I haven't been disappointed with any.

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      • Andrea says

        September 26, 2021 at 10:50 am

        Hi Kelly!
        I'm so happy to hear that! Enjoy the soup!

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    52. HEATHER GIORGI says

      September 25, 2021 at 11:57 am

      Can you substitute canned lentiles with this recipe?

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      • Andrea says

        September 25, 2021 at 12:27 pm

        Hi Heather!
        Yes you can. Just reduce the cooking time as they don't need to be cooked. Hope you enjoy!

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        • Heather Giorgi says

          September 25, 2021 at 2:43 pm

          5 stars
          I ended up running to the store for the red lentils. Soup was fabulous! Thanks Andrea!

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    53. Kerri says

      May 08, 2021 at 9:33 am

      Andrea if you’re using frozen chopped spinach, should you alter the amount needed or is it the same as if you’re using fresh spinach?

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      • Andrea says

        May 08, 2021 at 9:46 am

        Great question!
        If it's the compressed blocks you could use one of those. I think they are usually 300g
        If it's loose spinach then use the same amount but measured while still frozen. 😀

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    54. Birgitta says

      May 02, 2021 at 1:29 pm

      5 stars
      Very good recipe. Made this one and the Creamy Corn and Vegetable one. Both were very tasty. Can't decide which one I like better. Fridge is stocked with soup for the week.

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    55. Robyn says

      April 29, 2021 at 12:37 pm

      5 stars
      I just made this soup - it is soooo good! I added chopped spinach to the bottom of our bowls and poured the soup over - so fancy! This soup will be on rotation at my house since my entire family loves it and all the ingredients are easily at hand - makes it easier for me to stay on plan. Thank you for this lovely recipe, Andrea!

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    56. Sharone O’Brien says

      April 03, 2021 at 8:02 pm

      Another of your winning soups! I have made this twice now - lots left over and freezes beautifully. We are just finishing the last of the second batch tonight and I will be making it again soon. We find your recipes exceptionally delicious and easy to make. I can’t remember if I commented on the Thai Curry Meatballs but, boy - one of the best meals we have ever eaten and we didn’t even have rice with them. We will begin having rice while stabilizing over the summer, I think. Thanks again.

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      • Andrea says

        April 05, 2021 at 9:10 am

        Thanks so much for the lovely comment! I'm so happy you are enjoying everything!!

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    57. Maninder says

      February 03, 2021 at 12:39 pm

      Hi Andrea,
      Just a question - can l use vegetable stock instead of chicken for this soup?

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      • Andrea says

        February 08, 2021 at 11:22 am

        Absolutely! Enjoy!

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        • Karol-Lee says

          January 31, 2022 at 11:29 am

          Can I use regular milk instead of coconut milk ?

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          • Andrea says

            January 31, 2022 at 11:52 am

            Hi Karol-Lee!
            I suggest using full fat cream instead of coconut milk. Regular milk will split. You can also just omit it altogether and it will still be delicious! 😀

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    58. Sharon says

      January 31, 2021 at 4:37 pm

      Hi Andrea,
      I bought a bag of red lentils to make this soup...do I need to soak them beforehand?
      Thanks,
      Sharon

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      • Andrea says

        February 01, 2021 at 10:46 am

        Not necessary to soak lentils. The cook down quite easily. Enjoy!

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    59. Nadine says

      January 26, 2021 at 4:07 pm

      5 stars
      This is honestly one of the best soups I have ever had. So flavourful, hearty and delicious. I make it on repeat

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      • Andrea says

        January 27, 2021 at 10:02 am

        I'm so happy to hear that! It's on regular rotation at my house too!

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    60. Tamy says

      December 14, 2020 at 3:43 pm

      5 stars
      Another great hit! I ran out of red lentils (only had 1/2 cup on hand) so I used a cup of green lentils (festive for the season - red and green - 🤣). I also had some kale I wanted to use up so I did 1/2 kale 1/2 baby spinach. So good!

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      • Andrea says

        December 20, 2020 at 10:27 am

        Fantastic sub-ins! So happy you enjoyed it!!

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    61. Eveline says

      December 14, 2020 at 10:32 am

      5 stars
      That red lentil curry soup. What a delicious taste.
      Making it again and again

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      • Andrea says

        December 14, 2020 at 12:15 pm

        I'm so happy you are enjoying it!!

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    62. Jan says

      November 15, 2020 at 3:38 pm

      5 stars
      Omg the soup is incredibly flavorful!!!! Love it!

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      • Andrea says

        November 16, 2020 at 11:03 am

        So happy you enjoyed it!

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    63. Heather says

      November 11, 2020 at 6:41 pm

      I love this soup ! I made it for dinner tonight and it was delicious. Thanks for another fantastic recipe.

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      • Andrea says

        November 12, 2020 at 6:57 am

        My pleasure! So happy you enjoyed it!😀

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    64. Gaby says

      October 19, 2020 at 3:56 pm

      5 stars
      I made the curried Lentil Soup yesterday. It is so delicious, tasted even better warmed up the next day. This will definitely go on my roaster of recipes.
      I love the detailed description and the many alternatives (if you dont have this, use that etc) Lovely!

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      • Andrea says

        October 20, 2020 at 4:38 pm

        Thanks Gaby! I love creating recipes that are flexible. Glad you are liking it! 😊

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    65. Jenn says

      October 01, 2020 at 12:54 pm

      5 stars
      OMG!!!! This is fantastic! Will definitely be a star in my lunch rotation from here on in. Love how easy to follow your recipes are and the detail is amazing.

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      • Andrea says

        October 02, 2020 at 10:52 am

        Thanks so much! So happy you loved the soup. I actually just made a batch myself!

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    66. Connie says

      September 18, 2020 at 2:02 pm

      Absolutely loved this! So helpful to have all these wonderful recipes. Thank you so very much

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      • Andrea says

        September 20, 2020 at 1:54 pm

        Thanks Connie! So happy you enjoyed it! One of my favourites!

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    67. Cathy says

      September 16, 2020 at 12:52 pm

      I have made this soup - doubled the batch for family. Freezes amazing and will be a staple all winter. If I am really hungry I add a bit of chicken or tofu in
      Thank you.

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      • Andrea says

        September 16, 2020 at 4:39 pm

        Amazing! So happy you like it!!

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    68. Kirsten says

      August 06, 2020 at 2:13 pm

      5 stars
      Amazing recipe as always, Andrea! I’m making it for the second time in one week! Whole family loved it - including my two year old daughter who smacked her lips and said “EEElicious!” Thank you!

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      • Andrea says

        August 06, 2020 at 2:49 pm

        That's amazing! I love it!!! So happy you are enjoying the recipes! Thanks for the comment! 😀

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    69. Gianna says

      May 21, 2020 at 8:26 pm

      5 stars
      Third recipe I tried and as usual did not disappoint! The whole family loved this recipe! My husband is now telling me to look for dinner ideas on My Pocket Kitchen, thanks Andrea!

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      • Andrea says

        May 22, 2020 at 7:01 am

        Wonderful! I hope you can find lots of things to try! So happy you enjoyed the soup!

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    70. Tracy says

      May 12, 2020 at 6:42 pm

      5 stars
      5 stars,...delicious

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      • Tracy says

        May 12, 2020 at 6:45 pm

        Oops I forgot steps 4 & 5
        So delicious anyways!!

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    71. Cathy says

      March 18, 2020 at 12:07 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely delicious. The only downside is I don't want to stop eating it. Thank you so much for sharing. I'll be making this again for sure.

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      • Andrea says

        March 18, 2020 at 1:23 pm

        So happy you enjoyed it Cathy! It's one to put on heavy rotation for sure!

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    72. Dagmara says

      January 19, 2020 at 7:25 pm

      Amazing recipe, and extremely easy to follow. Simple pure and good ingredients make an excellent, tasty and hearty healthy soup in 25 minutes! Delicious... a must try and instantly a family favourite! ?

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      • Andrea says

        January 20, 2020 at 10:50 am

        Thanks! So happy you enjoyed it!

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    73. Kim says

      October 27, 2019 at 11:36 am

      Can you use frozen spinach.

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      • Andrea says

        October 27, 2019 at 3:35 pm

        Yes absolutely! Defrost and squeeze the water out and you're good to go!

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    74. Jude says

      October 14, 2019 at 2:49 pm

      5 stars
      Beautiful soup and great recipe, really love the straightforward instructions with every little detail described. Very helpful for people who are just getting into cooking. A DEEEELcious soup, thanks. I could say the lemon at the end is the piece de resistance but really the whole soup is!!! YUMMMM all around.

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      • Andrea says

        October 14, 2019 at 2:58 pm

        Thanks so much! So glad you enjoyed the soup and found the introductions easy to follow. You are so right about the lemon!

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    75. Eveline Mut says

      September 30, 2019 at 3:17 pm

      I gave some to my friend, so she can taste how good it is, and then she will likely cook it herself..

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    76. Eveline Mut says

      September 30, 2019 at 1:07 pm

      I made the curried red lentil soup today.
      It is delicious

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      • Andrea says

        September 30, 2019 at 1:29 pm

        Glad to hear you enjoyed it!

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    77. Phil says

      September 29, 2019 at 11:35 am

      5 stars
      This is such a perfect Fall/Winter soup. Great instruction and guidance. I used my Instapot. If you really like curry, add more. Awesome result.

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      • Andrea says

        September 29, 2019 at 11:39 am

        Perfect for an Instapot! I need to pick myself up one of those someday.

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