Amazing Coconut Curry Lentil Soup Recipe
Amazing Coconut Curry Lentil Soup Recipe is creamy, warm and full of comfort. It is rich in flavor and very easy to make.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups red lentils
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated
- 1 carrot chopped
- 1 potato chopped
- 1 tomato chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1½ teaspoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 can coconut milk 400 ml
- 3 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Fresh cilantro for garnish optional
Instructions
Rinse the Lentils
- Wash lentils with clean water. Rinse until water becomes clear.
Heat the Oil
- Place pot on medium heat. Add olive oil and heat gently.
Cook Onion
- Add chopped onion. Cook until soft and light golden.
Add Garlic and Ginger
- Add garlic and ginger. Stir and cook for one minute.
Add Vegetables
- Add carrot, potato and tomato. Stir and cook for three minutes.
Add Spices
- Add curry powder, cumin, turmeric, salt and pepper. Mix well.
Add Lentils
- Add rinsed lentils. Stir gently to coat with spices.
Add Liquids
- Pour coconut milk and water into the pot. Mix well.
Bring to Boil
- Bring soup to a gentle boil on medium heat.
Simmer the Soup
- Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 25 minutes.
Stir Occasionally
- Stir sometimes to stop sticking and burning.
Check Texture
- Lentils should be soft and soup thick.
Add Lemon Juice
- Add lemon juice for fresh flavor. Stir gently.
Rest the Soup
- Turn off heat. Let soup rest for five minutes.
Garnish
- Add fresh cilantro on top if desired.
Serve Warm
- Serve hot and enjoy the creamy comfort soup.
Notes
- Use full-fat coconut milk for richness.
- Use light coconut milk for low calories.
- Add chili flakes for spice.
- Add spinach for nutrition.
- Blend soup for creamy texture.
- Keep chunky for rustic style.
- Add sweet potato for sweetness.
- Add peas for color.
- Add lemongrass for Thai flavor.
- Add peanut butter for nutty taste.