Coconut Lentil Curry Soup in a Jar
Prepping soup mix ingredients in a jar means you can just add the mixture to a pan with some other ingredients and enjoy a delicious soup in next to no time!
Servings: 4
Equipment
- Pot Medium
Ingredients
For the Soup Mix:
- 1 Cup dried lentils
- 2 Teaspoons curry powder
- 2 Teaspoons turmeric powder
- 1 Teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ Teaspoon salt
- 2 Teaspoons dried minced garlic
To Add When Cooking:
- ½ yellow onion diced (optional)
- 14 Ounces coconut milk
- 2 Cups vegetable broth
- 10 to 15 asparagus spears chopped
- 1 Teaspoon avocado oil
Instructions
- Add the oil and diced onion to a medium pot and sauté until over a medium heat until tender.
- Add the ingredients from the jar to the pot.
- Add the vegetable broth and bring the soup to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover with a lid and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, until lentils are tender.
- 10 minutes into the cook time, add the chopped asparagus spears and coconut milk. Place the lid back on and cook for the remaining time.
- Serve hot.
Notes
Boost shelf life: Add an oxygen absorber to the coconut lentil curry soup in a jar mix to extend the shelf life. Oxygen absorbers are those little packages that say “do not eat” on them. They work by absorbing moisture and oxygen, helping to prevent spoilage and mold.
Get everything you need: Before you start, make sure you have printable labels, a pint-sized wide mouth mason jar and some butcher’s twine.
Label the jar: It’s important to label the jar with the soup mix ingredients and instructions to make the soup at a later date.
Taste as you go: Before serving the soup, taste it. That way you know if it needs more salt, garlic powder or anything else. A squeeze of lime juice is good too.
Gift-giving: These make adorable and useful gifts! So, make some extra for friends and family who like homemade soup and Indian flavors. They will love these edible gifts when it's holiday gift giving time.
Get everything you need: Before you start, make sure you have printable labels, a pint-sized wide mouth mason jar and some butcher’s twine.
Label the jar: It’s important to label the jar with the soup mix ingredients and instructions to make the soup at a later date.
Taste as you go: Before serving the soup, taste it. That way you know if it needs more salt, garlic powder or anything else. A squeeze of lime juice is good too.
Gift-giving: These make adorable and useful gifts! So, make some extra for friends and family who like homemade soup and Indian flavors. They will love these edible gifts when it's holiday gift giving time.
Nutrition
Calories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 780mg | Potassium: 827mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 588IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 9mg
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