Red Lentil & Coconut Soup

Nutrition per serving (estimate)

Why we like it

Red lentils cook quickly and break down into a thick, smooth soup with no blending. Coconut milk adds richness and lime brightens it. Lentils make it a source of fiber and plant protein.

Ingredients

• 200g red lentils
• 1 can coconut milk
• 1 liter vegetable stock
• 1 onion
• 3 garlic cloves
• 2cm ginger
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp cumin
• ½ tsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• Salt
• Lime juice
• Fresh cilantro

Method

1. Rinse lentils. Dice onion.
2. Heat coconut oil. Cook onion 5 minutes.
3. Add garlic, ginger and spices. Cook 1 minute.
4. Add lentils and stock. Bring to boil.
5. Simmer 20 minutes until lentils are completely dissolved.
6. Add coconut milk. Stir and simmer 5 more minutes.
7. Blend partially for texture or leave chunky.
8. Season with salt and lime juice.
9. Serve topped with cilantro.