Coconut Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Coconut Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the soup; 2 cups dried red lentils, picked over and rinsed; 6 cups water; 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots; 2 tablespoons coconut oil; 1 large red onion, chopped; 2 medium purple carrots, peeled and chopped; 2 tablespoons sweet curry powder; 14 ounces can light coconut milk; Garnishes; Lemon wedges; Sliced red chiles; Chopped fresh mint; Toasted sliced almonds

Servings: persons

For the soup
2 cups dried red lentils, picked over and rinsed
6 cups water
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 large red onion, chopped
2 medium purple carrots, peeled and chopped
2 tablespoons sweet curry powder
14 ounces can light coconut milk
Garnishes
Lemon wedges
Sliced red chiles
Chopped fresh mint
Toasted sliced almonds

1
In a slow cooker, combine the lentils, apricots, salt, and water.
2
In a large skillet heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and carrots and saute until just soft and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the curry powder, and saute for a minute more, coating the vegetables thoroughly in the spice. Add to the slow cooker.
3
Turn on low and cook for 8 hours, allowing it to stay on the warm setting for a couple hours more if needed. Add the coconut milk and allow to heat through.
4
Ladle the soup into bowls and serve with the garnishes.

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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: For the soup, 2 cups dried red lentils, picked over and rinsed, 6 cups water, 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots, and more.

Yes, Coconut Lentil Soup 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.

Coconut Lentil Soup

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