Easy Spiced Red Lentil Coconut Soup
This Easy Spiced Red Lentil Coconut Soup is a comforting, healthy dish that's rich in flavor and easy to make.
Equipment
- large pot
Ingredients
For the Soup Base
- 1 cup red lentils well rinsed
- 1 can coconut milk
- 4 cups vegetable broth low-sodium
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
For the Spices and Flavor
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder or flakes to taste
- 1 inch ginger fresh grated
- 1 teaspoon salt to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper to taste
Optional Garnishes
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 lime lime lime wedges for serving
Instructions
How to Make Spiced Red Lentil Coconut Soup
- Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook onions and garlic until fragrant and translucent, about 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add turmeric, cumin, chili flakes, and grated ginger to the pot. Stir constantly for about 1 minute until the spices bloom and release their warm, earthy aroma.
- Pour in rinsed red lentils and vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then skim any foam and stir to combine all the ingredients into a golden-orange mixture.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and let the soup simmer for 20–25 minutes until the lentils are tender and starting to break down into a creamy texture.
- Uncover, pour in creamy coconut milk, and stir gently. Cook over low heat for 5 minutes until the soup thickens and you see lovely cream-colored swirls.
- Taste the soup, then add salt and pepper as needed. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro and a lime wedge for a bright, zesty finish.
Notes
This soup can be easily customized with your favorite spices or vegetables.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 750mgFiber: 12gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg
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