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Thai Coconut Red Lentil Soup

Thai Coconut Red Lentil Soup

Thai Coconut Red Lentil Soup is a comforting dish with rich flavors, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: EVENING DINNERS
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 1 cup red lentils rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 2 tablespoons red Thai curry paste
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice fresh
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

How to Make Thai Coconut Red Lentil Soup
  1. Heat coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Saute the chopped onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. Add red Thai curry paste, turmeric, and ground cumin; toast briefly for a minute.
  5. Introduce the red lentils and vegetable broth, bringing everything to a simmer.
  6. Simmer until the lentils are very soft, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes.
  7. Stir in the coconut milk and let it cook until creamy, around 5 minutes.
  8. Season with fresh lime juice, salt, and pepper to taste. Serve hot!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 14gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 12gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Garnish with fresh cilantro for an extra burst of flavor.

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