Red Lentil Soup with Curry and Coconut Milk Recipe

Name: Red Lentil Soup with Curry and Coconut Milk
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 Tbs. vegetable oil; 2 medium onions, chopped (2 cups); 1 cup red lentils; 3 medium carrots, peeled and roughly chopped (1 cup); 14-oz. can coconut milk; 1 bay leaf; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1-inch piece fresh ginger, minced; 1 Tbs. curry powder, preferably hot; 1/2 cup chopped cilantro

Servings: persons

3 Tbs. vegetable oil
2 medium onions, chopped (2 cups)
1 cup red lentils
3 medium carrots, peeled and roughly chopped (1 cup)
14-oz. can coconut milk
1 bay leaf
3 cloves garlic, minced
1-inch piece fresh ginger, minced
1 Tbs. curry powder, preferably hot
1/2 cup chopped cilantro

1
In medium saucepan, heat 2 Tbs.
2
oil over medium heat.
3
Add onions, and cook, stirring often, until onions start to brown, about 10 minutes.
4
Add 4 cups water, lentils, carrots, coconut milk, 1 tsp.
5
salt and bay leaf.
6
Cover, and bring to a boil.
7
Reduce heat, and simmer, partially covered, until lentils are tender, about 20 minutes.
8
Meanwhile, in small skillet, heat remaining 1 Tbs.
9
oil over medium heat.
10
Add garlic, ginger, curry powder and cilantro.
11
Cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
12
Add to soup.
13
Remove bay leaf.
14
In food processor or blender, puree soup in batches until velvety smooth.
15
Taste, and add a bit more salt if desired.
16
Serve hot.

1003

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 Tbs. vegetable oil, 2 medium onions, chopped (2 cups), 1 cup red lentils, 3 medium carrots, peeled and roughly chopped (1 cup), and more.

Yes, Red Lentil Soup with Curry and Coconut Milk 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.

Red Lentil Soup with Curry and Coconut Milk

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions