Coconut Red Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Coconut Red Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 yellow onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated; 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 28 ounces can peeled tomatoes; 4 cups vegetable broth; 1 bay leaf; 3/4 cup split red lentils, rinsed; 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt, plus more to taste; 15 ounces can full-fat coconut milk; juice from 1 lime; cilantro, chopped, as garnish

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon tomato paste
28 ounces can peeled tomatoes
4 cups vegetable broth
1 bay leaf
3/4 cup split red lentils, rinsed
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt, plus more to taste
15 ounces can full-fat coconut milk
juice from 1 lime
cilantro, chopped, as garnish

1
In a heavy bottomed saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, ginger, and jalapeno and cook until vegetables have softened. Stir in cumin, turmeric, coriander, and cinnamon and cook for 2 minutes. Add in tomato paste and stir to coat, then add in tomatoes with juice, vegetable broth, bay leaf, lentils, and salt. Using the back of a wooden spoon, gently crush the tomatoes to break them apart. Bring soup to a boil, reduce heat and cover. Simmer for 35 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2
Turn off heat and pour in coconut milk and lime juice. Let sit for 5-10 minutes. Garnish with cilantro before serving.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 yellow onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, chopped, 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated, and more.

Yes, Coconut Red 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 Red Lentil Soup

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