Thai Coconut Curry Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Thai Coconut Curry Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup finely chopped onion; 1 teaspoon minced ginger; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 2 teaspoons Thai red curry paste if you like it spicy, use the full 2 teaspoons; 6 cups water; 1 cup red lentils picked through for stones, and rinsed well; 1 inch sweet potato medium, cut into 1/2 pieces; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup coconut milk; fresh cilantro for garnish

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced ginger
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons Thai red curry paste if you like it spicy, use the full 2 teaspoons
6 cups water
1 cup red lentils picked through for stones, and rinsed well
1 inch sweet potato medium, cut into 1/2 pieces
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup coconut milk
fresh cilantro for garnish

1
Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan.
2
Add the onions, ginger and garlic.
3
Cook over medium heat until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
4
Stir in Thai red curry paste, and cook several minutes or until fragrant.
5
Add water, lentils, sweet potatoes and turmeric.
6
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook about 20-25 minutes or until lentils and sweet potatoes are soft.
7
Add salt and stir in coconut milk.
8
Cook five more minutes.
9
Garnish with fresh cilantro.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 cup finely chopped onion, 1 teaspoon minced ginger, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Thai Coconut Curry 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.

Thai Coconut Curry Lentil Soup

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