🥥 Curried Lentil Coconut Soup 🍛🌿

Servings: 4 🍽️

Prep Time: 10 minutes ⏱️

Cooking Time: 30 minutes 🔥

Total Time: 40 minutes ⏲️

📝 Ingredients:

1 cup red lentils, rinsed 🫘

1 tablespoon coconut oil (or olive oil) 🥥

1 small onion, finely chopped 🧅

3 garlic cloves, minced 🧄

1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated 🫚

2 teaspoons curry powder 🍛

1 teaspoon ground turmeric 🌼

1/2 teaspoon cumin 🌿

1/2 teaspoon paprika 🌶️

1 can (400 ml) coconut milk 🥥🥛

4 cups vegetable broth 🥣

1 cup diced tomatoes (fresh or canned) 🍅

Salt and black pepper, to taste 🧂

Juice of 1 lime 🍋

Fresh cilantro, for garnish 🌿

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

Sauté the Aromatics:

Heat coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 3–4 minutes. Stir in garlic and ginger and cook for another minute until fragrant. 🧄🧅

Add the Spices:

Add curry powder, turmeric, cumin, and paprika. Stir well and cook for 1 minute to toast the spices and release their flavors. 🍛🔥

Simmer the Soup:

Add rinsed lentils, diced tomatoes, coconut milk, and vegetable broth. Stir everything together and bring to a gentle boil. 🥣

Cook Until Tender:

Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 20–25 minutes, or until lentils are soft and the soup thickens. Stir occasionally. 🫘

Finish the Soup:

Season with salt and black pepper. Add lime juice and stir well for a fresh, bright flavor. 🍋

Serve:

Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve warm and enjoy! 🌿🥥

💡 Tips:

Texture: Blend part of the soup for a creamier texture, or leave it chunky for a rustic feel. 🥣

Spice Level: Add chili flakes or fresh chili if you like it spicy. 🌶️

Protein Boost: Add chickpeas or tofu for extra protein. 💪

Serving Ideas: Pair with warm naan, crusty bread, or rice. 🍞🍚

Enjoy your comforting Curried Lentil Coconut Soup! 🍽️😋