Spiced Coconut-Red Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Spiced Coconut-Red Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil; 2 cups chopped onion; 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 5 garlic cloves, minced; 3 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 1 cup dried small red lentils; 1/2 cup water; 1 cup light coconut milk; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons olive oil
2 cups chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
5 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1 cup dried small red lentils
1/2 cup water
1 cup light coconut milk
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt

1
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook 12 minutes or until golden. Stir in ginger and next 4 ingredients (through garlic); cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add broth, lentils, and 1/2 cup water; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 25 minutes or until lentils are tender.
2
Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes. Place half of lentil mixture in a blender. Remove center piece of blender lid (to allow steam to escape); secure blender lid on blender. Place a clean towel over opening in blender lid (to avoid splatters). Blend until smooth. Pour pureed mixture into a large bowl. Repeat procedure with remaining lentil mixture. Return pureed mixture to pan. Stir in milk and remaining ingredients; cook over medium heat 2 minutes.

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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: 2 teaspoons olive oil, 2 cups chopped onion, 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Spiced 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.

Spiced Coconut-Red Lentil Soup

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