Coconut Green Lentil Soup with Spinach Recipe

Name: Coconut Green Lentil Soup with Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 1 Onion, Diced; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Ginger; 4 cloves Garlic, Minced; 2 Jalapenos Seeded And Minced; 1 cup Dried Green Lentils (also Called Lentilles Du Puy Or French Lentils); 6 cups Vegetable Broth; 1 Bay Leaf; 1/2 teaspoons Turmeric; 3/4 cups Canned Coconut Milk, Plus Extra For Garnish; 12 ounces, weight Baby Spinach; Salt And Pepper, to taste; 3 Plum Tomatoes, Diced; 1 Tablespoon Lime Juice

Servings: persons

3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 Onion, Diced
1/2 teaspoons Ground Ginger
4 cloves Garlic, Minced
2 Jalapenos Seeded And Minced
1 cup Dried Green Lentils (also Called Lentilles Du Puy Or French Lentils)
6 cups Vegetable Broth
1 Bay Leaf
1/2 teaspoons Turmeric
3/4 cups Canned Coconut Milk, Plus Extra For Garnish
12 ounces, weight Baby Spinach
Salt And Pepper, to taste
3 Plum Tomatoes, Diced
1 Tablespoon Lime Juice

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Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large stockpot.
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Add the onion and cook until onion has softened, about 5-7 minutes.
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Stir in the ginger, garlic, and half of the diced jalapeno.
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Stir in the lentils, vegetable broth, bay leaf, and turmeric and bring to a simmer.
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Reduce the heat to low, partially cover, and allow to simmer until lentils are tender, about 40-50 minutes.
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Stir in the coconut milk and baby spinach and bring to a brief simmer.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Discard bay leaf.
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In a separate bowl, toss tomatoes, lime juice, and remaining jalapeno.
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Top individual portions of the soup with tomato mixture and a drizzle of reserved coconut milk.

256

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil, 1 Onion, Diced, 1/2 teaspoons Ground Ginger, 4 cloves Garlic, Minced, and more.

Yes, Coconut Green Lentil Soup with Spinach falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Coconut Green Lentil Soup with Spinach

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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