Spiced Lentil Coconut Soup Recipe

Name: Spiced Lentil Coconut Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup lentils, rinsed (green suggested); 4 cups low sodium vegetable broth; 1 1/2 tsp. tumeric OR curry powder; 2 tsp. dried thyme or 1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves; 1 Tbsp. coconut oil; 1 large yellow onion, diced; 2 stalks lemongrass, outer layer removed, lower portion finely minced; 1 tsp. sea salt, plus more to taste; 1/2 tsp. cardamom; 1/2 tsp. cinnamon pinch of red pepper flakes to taste; pinch of fresh grated nutmeg; 1 1/4 cup coconut milk (use full fat, just believe me); 3 Tbsp. lemon, lime or orange juice; a few handfuls of swiss chard, spinach or kale; 1 cup flake coconut, toasted (optional); chopped cilantro, for garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cup lentils, rinsed (green suggested)
4 cups low sodium vegetable broth
1 1/2 tsp. tumeric OR curry powder
2 tsp. dried thyme or 1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves
1 Tbsp. coconut oil
1 large yellow onion, diced
2 stalks lemongrass, outer layer removed, lower portion finely minced
1 tsp. sea salt, plus more to taste
1/2 tsp. cardamom
1/2 tsp. cinnamon pinch of red pepper flakes to taste
pinch of fresh grated nutmeg
1 1/4 cup coconut milk (use full fat, just believe me)
3 Tbsp. lemon, lime or orange juice
a few handfuls of swiss chard, spinach or kale
1 cup flake coconut, toasted (optional)
chopped cilantro, for garnish (optional)

1
Add the rinsed lentils, broth, thyme and tumeric or curry powder to a large pot. Bring to a boil, turn down to a simmer and cook for about 20 minutes.
2
While the lentils cook, heat the coconut oil in a pan. Add the onion and saute until just browned. Add the lemongrass, salt, cardamom, cinnamon, pinch of red pepper flakes and some fresh ground nutmeg and saute another minute. Add the onion mixture to the lentils and stir, keeping the heat on a low simmer.
3
Add the coconut milk and greens and simmer another five minutes, stirring occasionally until just wilted. Taste for salt and spice and add as you prefer. Finish with the citrus juice and serve warm with toasted coconut flakes and cilantro on top.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cup lentils, rinsed (green suggested), 4 cups low sodium vegetable broth, 1 1/2 tsp. tumeric OR curry powder, 2 tsp. dried thyme or 1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves, and more.

Yes, Spiced Lentil Coconut 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 Lentil Coconut Soup

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