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Thai Coconut Red Lentil Soup

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A warm and comforting soup featuring creamy coconut milk and nutty red lentils, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend meal.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup red lentils
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, sauté the onion, garlic, and ginger until softened.
  2. Add the curry powder and cook for another minute.
  3. Stir in the red lentils, coconut milk, and vegetable broth.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender, about 20 minutes.
  5. Stir in soy sauce and season with salt and pepper.
  6. Blend if desired for a smoother texture, then serve garnished with fresh cilantro.

Notes

Rinse the red lentils before cooking to remove any dust. Adjust spice levels by adding more or less curry powder. For extra nutrition and flavor, add veggies like carrots, spinach, or bell peppers.

  • Author: maria
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: Thai
  • Diet: Vegan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 12g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg