{"id":331,"date":"2011-12-12T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2011-12-12T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kitchenetteblog.com\/?p=331"},"modified":"2024-10-22T13:26:44","modified_gmt":"2024-10-22T13:26:44","slug":"2011k112k1curry-lentil-soup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kitchenetteblog.com\/2011\/12\/curry-lentil-soup\/","title":{"rendered":"Curry Lentil Soup"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It\u2019s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the Bay Area \u2013 in ways both good and, well\u2026 otherwise. People really get into the spirit up here, and in the absence of leaves on the trees (which I thoroughly enjoyed watching fall \u2013 we don\u2019t get much of that back in San Diego) there are beautiful lights and decorations as far as the eye can see. On the other hand, the weather is plunging in to a realm that just doesn\u2019t exist where I\u2019m from! I still shouldn\u2019t really complain. It doesn\u2019t even snow here, but compared to winter in San Diego, even 45 degrees is brutal. Which brings us to curry lentil soup!<\/p>\n

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When I initially made this soup it was in a slightly different form: packaged in mason jars for Christmas gifts 2 years ago (seen here, far right<\/a>). For my not so foodie friends, I like to make edible gifts either instantly edible (i.e. cookies, candy) or easily prepared (i.e. throw it in a pot with water, boil, consume). So for this soup literally everything but the water was included in the jar. And it was good just like that. Me being me, however, when I\u2019m not making this for a gift-in-a-jar I opt for fresh onions and garlic, as well as homemade chicken stock.<\/p>\n

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Did I mention I love lentils? If you don\u2019t, you just might after eating this soup. It\u2019s thick, hearty, and slightly spicy in that wonderful warming kind of way. It\u2019s also super easy. Served with a rustic bread, curry lentil soup makes me feel as if I could get through any harsh Bay Area winter<\/em>. It\u2019s not even officially winter yet. Oh my. I better stock up on blankets\u2026<\/p>\n

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<\/i> Print<\/a><\/p>\n

Curry Lentil Soup<\/span><\/h2>\n

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This recipe is for the gift-in-a-jar version. If giving as a gift, simply pack all the dry ingredients in a mason jar (I like to add the lentils in alternating sections for visual value), attach the method section to the jar and you’re done! If you’re making this at home and want to jazz it up a bit, use one diced yellow onion in place of the dried onion, and two minced cloves of garlic in place of garlic powder. Saute the onion with a pinch of salt in a little olive oil until translucent, add the garlic and spices, cook for a minute, and then add the broth & lentils.<\/p>\n

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Serves<\/h3>\n

6-8<\/p><\/div>\n

Ingredients<\/h3>\n