Curry Chicken Soup (Stove or Instant Pot)

Name: Curry Chicken Soup (Stove or Instant Pot)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 yellow onion; 3 carrots (, chopped); 3 celery stalks (, chopped); 1 clove garlic (, minced); 1 tablespoon freshly minced ginger; 4 teaspoons curry powder; 4 cups vegetable broth; 1 cup red lentils; 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs; Fine sea salt and ground black pepper ((I use Real Salt brand)); ½ cup full-fat coconut milk; Squeeze of fresh lemon juice

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:30min

Every time I make this soup, I can't wait to eat the leftovers the next day! It's a complete meal in a bowl, made with protein-packed chicken and fiber-rich red lentils, and it tastes like comfort food. Even my 8-year-old daughter loves it, so it's not too spicy for kids or adults.

Updated at: Wed, 01 Jul 2026 01:12:27 GMT