Coconut Red Lentil Soup
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
Ingredients
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- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 carrots, minced
- 1 onion, minced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
- 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 4 to 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- 1 ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- To serve: toasted coconut chips, pumpkin seeds, fresh cilantro, fresh lime juice
Instructions
In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the carrots, onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until vegetables begin to soften, 3-4 minutes.
Add the lentils and tomato paste and cook for two more minutes, until the tomato paste is very fragrant and a dark red color. Add the vegetable broth, coconut milk, curry powder, turmeric, sea salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer; reduce the heat and continue simmering, uncovered, about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender. Adjust seasonings, if necessary.
Serve warm in soup bowl garnished with coconut chips and fresh cilantro. Bon appétit!
Find it online: https://livitygardens.com/coconut-red-lentil-soup/