Curry Lentil and Coconut Soup
Hearty and healthy, Curry Lentil and Coconut Soup is a vegetarian delight, but this soup has so much flavor that is will have meat lovers raving as well.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion finely chopped
- 1 tsp minced garlic about 2 cloves
- 1-1/2 tsp ginger grated
- 1 tbsp medium curry powder
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 3/4 cup red lentils
- 14.5 ounce crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
- 13.5 ounce unsweetened coconut milk divided
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp ground pepper
- *Extra cilantro lime wedges, salt, pepper and reserved coconut milk for serving
Instructions
- Heat oil in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often until softened and turning golden, about 8 minutes.
- Add garlic, ginger, curry powder and red pepper flakes. Cook about 2 minutes, until fragrant. Add lentils with 2 cups water and cook, stirring continuously, for 1 minute. Add tomatoes, cilantro, salt, pepper and water. Stir.
- Set aside 1/4 cup coconut milk for serving and add remaining coconut milk to saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat and stirring occasionally, simmer until lentils are soft, but not mushy, 20 - 25 minutes. Season soup with more salt and pepper to taste.
- To serve, divide soup into bowls and drizzle with reserved coconut milk and sprinkle additional cilantro on top. Serve with lime wedges.
Chef Tips
Soup (without toppings) can be made 3 days ahead. Store covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Curry Lentil and Coconut Soup
Serving Size
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
453
% Daily Value*
Fat
30.73
g
47
%
Saturated Fat
21.34
g
133
%
Sodium
447.95
mg
19
%
Potassium
948.77
mg
27
%
Carbohydrates
37.1
g
12
%
Fiber
15.32
g
64
%
Sugar
9.66
g
11
%
Protein
13.21
g
26
%
Vitamin A
420.92
IU
8
%
Vitamin C
16.43
mg
20
%
Calcium
82.64
mg
8
%
Iron
5.95
mg
33
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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