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Thai Coconut Red Lentil Soup

Cozy Up with Thai Coconut Red Lentil Soup Bliss

This Thai Coconut Red Lentil Soup is a creamy, healthy, and comforting dish packed with flavor and warmth.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 cup Red Lentils can substitute with yellow lentils
  • 1 can Coconut Milk full-fat recommended
  • 4 cups Vegetable Broth can use chicken broth for non-vegetarian option
  • 1 Onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger grated
  • 2 tablespoons Red Curry Paste adjust to spice preference
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce tamari for gluten-free
For Brightness and Flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice fresh juice recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder optional
  • to taste Salt adjust according to taste
For Finishing Touches
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro for garnish, optional
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil can swap with coconut oil

Equipment

  • Medium Pot
  • Immersion blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. Add 1 finely diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  3. Incorporate 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon of fresh ginger and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Stir in 2 tablespoons of red curry paste and 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder and toast for 1 minute.
  5. Add 1 cup of red lentils, 4 cups of vegetable broth, and 1 can of full-fat coconut milk.
  6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Use an immersion blender to purée to desired consistency, leaving some lentils whole if desired.
  8. Stir in 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and juice of 1 lime, adjusting salt as needed.
  9. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 12gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This soup stores well in the fridge for 3 days and can be frozen for up to 2 months. Reheat gently, adding broth if thickened.

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