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Thai Red Curry Sweet Potato and Lentil Soup

Prep Time:

15 minutes

Cook Time:

20 minutes

Serves:

4 servings

Level:

About the Recipe

Sweet Sour and Spicy soup made with Sweet potatoes, Red lentils and Thai red curry paste.

Ingredients

  •  600-700 gram sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ¾-inch (2 cm) cubes

  • 1 cup (200g) red lentils (masoor dal), rinsed and drained

  • 2 large onions, sliced / or a large bunch of Spring onions.

  • 5 garlic cloves, minced

  • 2 tablespoons grated ginger

  • 3 medium tomatoes, chopped

  • 4 tablespoons (60g) red curry paste (use less if sensitive to spicy food)


  • 2 cups (500 ml) vegetable broth

  • Salt to taste

  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce/ tamari

  • 400ml reduced-fat coconut milk

  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

  • 2-3 teaspoons brown sugar (optional )

  • 1/2 cup chopped coriander

   Optional Garnishes: extra coconut milk for a pretty swirl, thinly sliced spring onions, thinly sliced chili peppers

Preparation

  • In a Pressure cooker, add 1 Tablespoon of Coconut oil, add the onions and cook for a few minutes till they become transparent.

  • Add ginger garlic and cook for another 2 minutes.

  • Add sweet potatoes, tomatoes, red curry paste, red lentils, salt, and tamari or soy sauce, and coconut milk. Stir to combine.

  • Secure the lid and Pressure Cook for about 10 minutes.

  • Add the lime juice, agave or sugar, and chopped Coriander. Stir to combine.

  • Puree the soup using an immersion blender. Taste the soup and adjust the seasonings as needed,

  • If the soup is too thick for your liking, add some vegetable broth or water, and stir to heat through until the soup has thinned out a bit.

  • Serve soup into bowls and garnish as desired.

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