Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsCafé PatachouCurried Red Lentil Recipe

Curried Red Lentil Recipe

Inspired by Café Patachou
Time45m
Serves4

Red lentil soup with cilantro lime crema

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Ingredients

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Soup Ingredients

Cilantro Lime Crema Ingredients

Method

Soup Preparation

  1. 1

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion, diced carrot, and diced celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened and the onion is translucent.

  2. 2

    Add Garlic and Spices

    Add minced garlic, curry powder, cumin, turmeric, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir well and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Cook the Lentils

    Add the red lentils and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.

  4. 4

    Blend the Soup (Optional)

    For a smoother texture, use an immersion blender to blend the soup until creamy. Alternatively, you can transfer the soup in batches to a blender.

  5. 5

    Adjust Seasoning

    Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if necessary. You can add more salt, pepper, or spices according to your preference.

Cilantro Lime Crema Preparation

  1. 6

    Mix the Crema Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, chopped cilantro, lime juice, garlic powder, and salt. Mix until well combined and smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.

  2. 7

    Serve

    Ladle the warm curried red lentil soup into bowls and drizzle with cilantro lime crema. Garnish with additional cilantro if desired. Serve hot.

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