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Curried Lentil Soup blends red lentils with okra and Jamaican Curry spices. Sure to heat up your cold. winter days and nights.

Curried Lentil Soup

A vegan red lentil and okra soup delicately spiced with Jamaican curry will warm the soul as the weather cools.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish, Soup
Cuisine African American, Caribbean
Servings 6

Equipment

  • Paring Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Large Wooden Spoon
  • Medium Saucepan

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups Water
  • 1 cup Organic Red Lentils
  • 1 cup Organic Okra
  • ¼ cup Organic Olive Oil
  • ¼ cup Organic Red Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Organic Garlic
  • 1 No Chick'n Bouillon Cubes
  • 1 tsp Jamaican Curry Powder
  • 1 tsp Organic Ginger Root grated
  • 3 sprigs Organic Thyme
  • 1 tsp Jane's Krazy Mixed-Up Salt
  • ½ tsp Chef Curlardee Jerk Seasoning
  • 1 dash Harissa Seasoning

Instructions
 

  • Rinse lentils in a colander, remove any stones, debris or rotten lentils.
  • Add water to saucepan along with lentils. Place on stove and turn heat to high. Monitor closely so that the liquid does not boil over.
  • Chop vegetables and spices.
  • Once the water begins boiling, turn the heat down to low and add all seasonings and vegetables.
  • Cover and cook for about an hour. Stir periodically to make sure the soup is not sticking to pan, if it is turn the heat off and remove the saucepan from the burner.
  • Optional: If you prefer your soup less lump prone you can run it through a blender or food processor after cooking.
Keyword African Heritage Diet, Cold Weather, Fall, Gluten Free, Plant Based, Vegan, Vegetarian, Winter