Rich and Spicy Coconut & Red Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Rich and Spicy Coconut & Red Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons safflower oil; 2 red onions, chopped fine; 1 birds eye chile, seeded and finely sliced; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 inch fresh lemongrass, outer layers removed and inside finely sliced; 1 cup red lentil, rinsed; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon Hungarian paprika; 1 ⅔ cups coconut milk; 3 ¾ cups water; 1 lime, juice of; 3 12 scallions, chopped; 1 cup cilantro, finely chopped; salt & fresh ground pepper; naan bread, to eat with soup (optional)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons safflower oil
2 red onions, chopped fine
1 birds eye chile, seeded and finely sliced
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 inch fresh lemongrass, outer layers removed and inside finely sliced
1 cup red lentil, rinsed
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon Hungarian paprika
1 ⅔ cups coconut milk
3 ¾ cups water
1 lime, juice of
3 12 scallions, chopped
1 cup cilantro, finely chopped
salt & fresh ground pepper
naan bread, to eat with soup (optional)

1
Heat oil in a large pan and fry onions, chile, garlic and lemongrass for 5 minutes, until onions are softened but not brown, stirring occasionally.
2
Add lentils and spices to the pan.
3
Add the coconut milk and water and stir.
4
Bring to a boil, stir, and then reduce heat.
5
Allow mixture to simmer for 45 minutes until lentils are nice and soft, almost mushy.
6
Add the lime juice, scallions and cilantro, reserving a bit of each for garnish.
7
Season with salt and pepper and ladle into your favorite soup bowls!
8
Garnish and serve hot with naan!

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons safflower oil, 2 red onions, chopped fine, 1 birds eye chile, seeded and finely sliced, 3 garlic cloves, chopped, and more.

Yes, Rich and Spicy 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.

Rich and Spicy Coconut & Red Lentil Soup

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