Every spoonful of my silky, savory, simple Coconut Curry recipe is a sweet & spicy vegan dream! It comes together in under 30 minutes, is super healthy, and SO SO delicious!
Talk about FLAVOR! This easy Thai-inspired Coconut Curry and Sweet Potato Lentil Soup is gluten-free, dairy-free and FAST! It brings together the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes, the heartiness of lentils, and the creamy indulgence of coconut milk for a warm bowl of goodness!
Sautéed onions, red bell peppers, and garlic create a mouthwatering base for this Indian-fusion soup recipe while a blend of aromatic spices like turmeric, garam masala, cumin, coriander, and curry powder takes the flavors to a whole new level! A hint of brown sugar makes your taste buds dance while the spinach or kale add vibrance! This soup is incredible and absolutely packed with nutritious yumminess!
Hope you enjoy this recipe and don’t forget to tag me on @thechutneylife if you make it! Happy Eating!
Other Amazing Soup Recipes You’ll Love:
- Instant Pot Lasagna Soup
- Instant Pot Black Bean Soup
- Instant Pot Creamy Orzo and White Bean Soup
- Fiery Pinto Bean Soup
- Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Herb Oil
Few Important Tips!
- Feel free to customize this for your family! For example you could add tofu, chickpeas, chicken or shrimp to your curry.
- You can also top the soup with sour cream, green onions or roasted pumpkin seeds for added flavor, color and texture!
- A pinch of red chili flakes adds more spice.
- Combine all of the spices in a small container or baggy so you’re not reaching for a ton of jars while cooking – you can even make a few in advance so you’ll have your own personal seasoning mix ready to go!
How Spicy is Curry?
The spiciness of curry all depends on the recipe – each one is unique! The only “heat” in this Coconut Curry & Sweet Potato Soup is the curry powder, which you could use more or less of, depending on your tolerance for spice! In addition, the sweetness of the coconut milk and sweet potatoes temper the heat, making it feel like a warm, cozy comfort food.
What’s the Difference Between Indian Curry and Thai Curry?
Indian curry uses earthy, rich spices called “masala” with tomatoes, cream or yogurt to create a deep, savory curry sauce for breads, vegetables, rice, and meat. Thai curry dilutes their spices (like lemongrass, chilies, garlic and galangal) with coconut milk which gives a sweeter flavor and is most often served over rice or seafood.
Helpful Tools:
- Peeling and chopping the garlic – I love my Cuisinart Mini Food Processor for this! You can even freeze minced garlic in ice cube trays. I love these ice cube trays with lids!
- Prep in advance by chopping the onion, bell pepper, and sweet potato and store them in an air-tight container like these Rubbermaid Brilliance Containers – they keep the garlic smell out of the fridge!
- Global Vegetable Knife for chopping
- Le Creuset Signature Round Dutch Oven
- Microplane for finer and faster grating
Additional Ingredients you can Add:
- Top with sour cream, chopped green onions, or roasted pumpkin seeds
- Pinch of red chili flakes for added spice
This turned out delish! My husband doesn’t usually like meatless recipes, but was happy with this. Very SIMILAR to a good hearty curry