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Red Lentil Coconut Soup

Right now, this Red Lentil Coconut Soup is where it's at . Run to the store and get the ingredients because you're going to want to make this one all winter long. Using red lentils, a mix of vegetables and spices and coconut milk ot bring all the flavours together. This soup is easy and doesn't take much more than 30 minutes to put together. A great mid week meal. Full of spicy flavour and creamy coconut and great served with Stovetop Nann Bread.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Lunch, Soup, Starter
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: coconut, lentils
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 302kcal
Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup red lentils
  • 2 Carrots finely diced
  • 2 ribs Celery finely diced
  • 1 Onion finely diced
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 1 liter vegetable stock
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 Teaspoon cumin
  • 1 Teaspoon coriander
  • 2-3 bay leaves
  • 1 Dried chili finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic crushed
  • Salt
  • Pepper

To serve:

  • Greek yogurt
  • Lime wedges
  • Fresh coriander
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Instructions

  • In a large stainless steel pot set over medium heat, add the olive oil and garlic. Stir until fragrant, about one minute. Add the onion and cook for about 2-3 minutes, or until they start to soften. Add the carrots, celery and dried lentils. Give a very good stir and add the cumin, coriander, chilli, and bay leaves. Stir this really good for about a minute. You want to coat everything completely with the spices. Cook dry like this for about 2-3 minutes, stirring regularly.
  • Add all the stock with the coconut milk. Stir well and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low, cover and leave to cook for about 20-25 minutes.
  • Lentils should be cooked through and vegetables soft. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve topped with a dollop of Greek yoghurt, fresh coriander and a lime wedge.

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Nutrition Facts
Red Lentil Coconut Soup
Amount Per Serving (1 Bowl of soup)
Calories 302 Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Fat 19g29%
Saturated Fat 13g81%
Sodium 703mg31%
Potassium 565mg16%
Carbohydrates 27g9%
Fiber 10g42%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 10g20%
Vitamin A 3853IU77%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 50mg5%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.