Thai Coconut Red Lentil Soup
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A quick and flavorful Thai-inspired coconut red lentil soup packed with protein and rich spices.
- Author: Oliver
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp red curry paste
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 lime, juiced
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Salt to taste
- Heat coconut oil in a pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for 3 minutes.
- Stir in red curry paste, turmeric, and cumin. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add red lentils, coconut milk, and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until lentils are soft.
- Blend half the soup for a creamier texture (optional).
- Stir in lime juice. Season with salt.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve warm.
Notes
- Use full-fat coconut milk for a richer texture.
- Adjust spice level by adding more or less red curry paste.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg