Red Lentil, Apricot and Chilli Soup

One of my favourite shop-bought soups is the Tideford Red Lentil, Apricot and Chilli Soup; it’s hearty, wholesome and has a hint of sweetness and spice.  It’s absolutely delicious!  

With the current pandemic situation, I’m focussing on buying less and making more – not only do fewer trips to the supermarket help from a social distancing point of view, it is also beneficial for my bank balance!  I couldn’t bear the thought of being without one of my favourite soups so I decide to create my own version of this flavour-packed vegan lentil soup.  It’s an absolute cracker and I hope you love it as much as I do!

A warming bowl of red lentil soup, garnished with fresh herbs, chilli flakes, cream and a side of wholemeal toast

This classic red lentil soup is a cracker!  It’s

Filling

Wholesome

A source of protein

With tingly crushed chillis

Immune-boosting turmeric

And 

With a natural hint of sweetness from diced apricots

I have no doubt that you will LOVE this recipe – be sure to tag me on Instagram when you make it @aveganvisit 🙂

Three bowls of hearty vegan red lentil soup with toast, chilli, fresh herbs and dairy free cream to garnish

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Red Lentil, Apricot And Chilli Soup

A classic soup with a twist - filling red lentils with immune-boosting turmeric, tingly crushed chilli and a hint of natural sweetness from diced apricots. This is a no-faff soup - just chuck all of the ingredients in the slow cooker and come back later for a wholesome, flavour-packed dinner.
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Course: Lunch, Soup
Cuisine: British, Indian
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Serves: 4
Calories: 223kcal
Author: Tara

Ingredients
 
 

  • 200 g red lentils (dry)
  • 100 g onion (diced)
  • 50 g dried apricots (diced)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp celery salt
  • ½ tsp fenugreek
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • ½ tsp dried chilli flakes (*see note)
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • ¼ tsp fennel seeds
  • 1 litre vegetable stock
  • 500 ml hot water

Instructions
 

  • Add all of the ingredients to your slow cooker and cook on medium for around 4 hours (or according to your slow cooker instructions). If you would like to reduce the liquid, leave it to cook for an hour longer with the lid off.
    200 g red lentils, 100 g onion, 50 g dried apricots, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp celery salt, 1/2 tsp fenugreek, 1/2 tsp turmeric, 1/2 tsp dried chilli flakes, 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1/4 tsp fennel seeds, 1 litre vegetable stock, 500 ml hot water
  • If you would prefer to cook the soup in a saucepan, just add all of the ingredients to the pan and simmer for around 25-30 minutes until the lentils are cooked and it is the desired thickness.
  • Add the soup to a blender and blitz for a couple of seconds to smooth it out before serving. Don't skip this step, this soup should be blended.
  • Serve with crusty bread and a swirl of coconut cream if you're feeling fancy!

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Notes

Vegan / Dairy Free / Egg Free / Gluten Free / Wheat Free / Nut Free / Oil Free / Soy Free / Refined Sugar Free
* If you prefer your soup spicier or your chilli flakes are particularly mild, you may like to add another 1/2 tsp crushed chilli flakes. Add to taste.
Recipe inspired by:  Devon, UK
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Nutrition

Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 313mg | Fiber: 17g | Sugar: 9g | Net Carbohydrates: 24g

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Tara

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