Creamy Thai Coconut Red Lentil Soup You'll Crave Every Night
Thai Coconut Red Lentil Soup is a comforting, nutritious dish ready in just 40 minutes, perfect for chilly evenings.
Equipment
- Large pot
Ingredients
For the Soup Base
- 1 cup red lentils rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon oil coconut or olive
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon ginger minced
For Flavor Boost
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
For the Garnish
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
- Add red curry paste, stirring to coat the onion mixture and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in lentils, vegetable broth, and coconut milk. Mix thoroughly.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once lentils are tender, stir in soy sauce and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
Rinse red lentils before adding to the soup. Adjust the spice level to your preference.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 15gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg
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