I’m a huge fan of curry! Anytime I get a chance I’ll order whatever is curried off of a menu or I’ll throw a little in most of my dishes.
I would eat curry chicken, curry potatoes, curry oxtails. If there was a way to curry candy, I’d probably give it a go. Yes, I’m that crazy about it!
The Gift of Red Lentil Curry Soup
This past Christmas my sister sent me a pressure cooker and I’ve never used one before so I had no idea how to use it or what the first thing I wanted to cook in it.
I had some lentils I bought a while ago that were just sitting in my cabinet and of course I had some curry on hand, so I made a vegan and dairy free red lentil curry soup.
The flavors are so mouthwatering, the pressure cooker made it even easier to make, and the cayenne gives this recipe just a little kick.
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Now that I have a pressure cooker, I’m sure there will be a lot more recipes using it. Also, since I stay stocked up on curry I’ll be bringing you more curry recipes as well.
I’m so excited to share them with you all! Enjoy!

Red Lentil Curry Soup
Ingredients
- 4 Cloves of Garlic Chopped
- ¼ Cup Chopped Onions
- ½ Lb. Red Lentil Cleaned
- 2 Cups Water
- 1 Tbsp. Curry Powder
- 4 Tbsp. Tomato Sauce
- 1 Tsp. Seasoned Salt
- ¼ Tsp. Cayenne Pepper
Instructions
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Set the pressure cooker to sauté and add the garlic and onions. Allow to cook for 3 minutes. Add in the red lentils. Slowly pour in the water and stir. Add the curry powder, tomato sauce, salt, and cayenne pepper.
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Using the manual setting, on high heat, allow the lentils to cook for 10 minutes. Release the pressure or allow it to come out on its own. Serve the red lentil curry while warm.
Believe it or not I have never tried anything that I know of that was curry flavored. Your dish looks amazing and like an awesome comfort food for a cold day.
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I got a pressure cooker during the holidays too, and I’ve been trying to collect recipes to use with it. This one looks delicious and healthy. I’d love to give this one a try.
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When I see red lentils I think of Indian inspired cuisine. I love that your food looks like it is healthy and easy to prepare for any family.
Hi, Elle! It’s very easy to prepare!
I’m sure that taste as delicious as they look!My boys would both probably DIG this!
It really is good! My boys love it too!
this looks so delightful and tasty. this will be a huge hit! and disappear in no time at our house!
Lentils is one of my favorite soups. I can’t wait to try it with curry.
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Hi, Mary! It tastes really great with curry!
Yum yum I bet this tasted as good as it looks?! I am definitely going to have to try it to find out for myself!
Yes, Elizabeth! It tastes amazing!
It looks and sounds great. I’ve never had lentil soup before, this looks like it would help my cold…maybe clear my sinuses.
Hi, Heather! If you add more cayenne it more than likely will clear up your sinuses.
I could eat Thai red or green curry all the time. I’ve made it at home a few times, but I’ve never tried the Indian curry version. I’m curious to give this a try because I really like the way lentils absorb the rich flavors of seasonings.
Yes! Lentils absorbs flavors so well!
This is a really great recipe! I might like curry this time!
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Thank you, Wendy! You should give it a try!
Thanks for this nice recipe. love it. Looks delicious!
Thank you so much, Ron! I hope that you get a chance to try it!