Cabbage and Lentil Curry Soup Recipe
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
45 minutes
Servings:
8 Servings
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • ½ teaspoon garam masala
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 5 cups chopped green cabbage
  • 1 cup dried brown lentils
  • 1 (14 ½-ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ lemon, juiced
Directions
  1. Add the oil to a large soup pot and bring the heat to medium.
  2. Add the cumin seeds and mustard seeds and stir for 1 minute.
  3. Now, add the onion, garlic, and ginger and cook for about 5 minutes.
  4. Add the coriander, ground cumin, turmeric, garam masala, and chili powder. Stir for 1 minute to coat the aromatics.
  5. Now, add the carrot and red pepper and cook for about 5 minutes.
  6. Add the cabbage and stir for 1 minute.
  7. Add the lentils, tomatoes, broth, salt, and black pepper.
  8. Bring to a boil, cover, then simmer for 20–25 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
  9. Add the lemon juice, optionally top with chopped cilantro, and serve.