Curried Lentil Soup with Toppings of Kale, Almond

Mon Jan 02 2023
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Serves 4

Preparation Time 15 min, Oven Time 40 min

This healthy curried lentil soup is filling and has a depth of flavor through coconut yogurt and curry spices.

Ingredients to prepare lentil soup

2 splashes vegetable oil

300g red lentils

3-4 tbsp korma curry paste

1.2 liters hot vegetable stock

1 onion, chopped

100g kale, shredded finely

2 garlic cloves, well sliced

40g blanched almonds, finely cut

2 tbsp dried curry leaves powder

4 tbsp coconut yogurt

1 red chili sliced

Fresh coriander at serving

Feb CurLent 295

Ingredients to prepare lentil soup

Prior to cooking, heat the oven to 200°C. Pour few drops of oil, curry paste, the lentils, and stock into an ovenproof pot with a covering lid and stir. Cover and then for 40 minutes cook in the oven.

Heat few more drops of oil in a frying pan over a slightly high heat and fry the kale, garlic onion, and almonds for 3-4 minutes until they turn golden and a little charred. Stir in the leaves of curry after which cook for 1 minute.

Top with drops of yogurt, the kale mixture, chili and coriander to serve.

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