Description
A hearty and flavorful lentil soup with coconut milk, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
- 1 can (400ml) coconut milk
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, chopped
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes.
- Stir in cumin and turmeric. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add lentils and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Pour in coconut milk and cook for another 10 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Use red lentils for a creamier texture.
- Adjust spice levels to your preference.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: lentil soup coconut vegan easy healthy