Description
This Simple Thai Coconut Red Lentil Soup is a comforting dish made with red lentils and coconut milk, bursting with vibrant flavor and quick to prepare. It's nutritious, delicious, and perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon Olive oil
1 large Yellow onion, finely chopped
3 cloves Garlic, minced
1-inch piece Fresh ginger, grated
2 tablespoons Red curry paste
1 teaspoon Ground turmeric
1 cup Red lentils, rinsed
4 cups Vegetable broth
1 (13.5 ounce) can Full-fat coconut milk
1 tablespoon Maple syrup
1 tablespoon Lime juice, freshly squeezed
1/2 teaspoon Salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon Black pepper, or to taste
Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened
- Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant
- Add the red curry paste and ground turmeric, cooking for 1-2 minutes to bloom the spices
- Add the rinsed red lentils and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until lentils are tender
- Stir in the coconut milk, maple syrup, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Simmer uncovered for another 5-10 minutes
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve warm, garnished with cilantro and lime wedges
Notes
For added nutrition, consider adding vegetables such as spinach or kale towards the end of cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg