Curried Coconut Lentil Soup
Delicious Curried Coconut Lentil Soup is incredibly easy to make, but has amazingly complex flavours. It’s rich and creamy, and deceptively healthy!
Let’s talk about the ingredients for Curried Coconut Lentil Soup
Lentils – Lentils are incredibly affordable, and are high in protein, vitamins, and fiber! You can use any colour lentil, or a blend.
Aromatics – Ginger, garlic, and onion add depth of flavour, while fresh lime juice adds brightness and acidity.
Stock – Veggie stock is the liquid here and is preferred if you’re going completely plant-based for this soup; feel free to substitute chicken stock if you prefer.
Coconut milk – Adding coconut milk makes for a creamy, rich texture.
Is Curried Coconut Lentil Soup good for a food-restricted diet?
Yes! This soup is gluten-free, and vegan if made as directed.
Curried Coconut Lentil Soup
Delicious Curried Coconut Lentil Soup is incredibly easy to make, but has amazingly complex flavours. It’s rich and creamy, and deceptively healthy!
Servings: 6
Equipment
- Large dutch oven with lid
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 inch piece of fresh ginger peeled & grated
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- salt & pepper
- 1 14-oz can fire-roasted diced tomatoes or 398 ml
- 1 cup lentils rinsed
- 5 cups vegetable stock
- 1 can coconut milk well shaken
- Juice from one lime
- Fresh cilantro finely chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large dutch oven over medium high heat, add olive oil. Add onion and cook for 5 minutes or until translucent.
- Add garlic, ginger, curry, pepper flakes, salt & pepper, and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add tomatoes, rinsed lentils, vegetable stock, and coconut milk, and bring to a boil.
- Lower heat to medium low, cover with a lid, and cook for 25-30 minutes or until lentils are tender.
- In the last few minutes, add lime juice.
- Taste and adjust with more salt & pepper if desired. Serve topped with chopped cilantro.
Notes
Feel free to blend the soup, using a high-speed or stick blender, if you prefer a smoother texture.
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