CURRIED LENTIL, TOMATO, AND COCONUT SOUP

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Curried Lentil, Tomato, and Coconut Soup image

Categories     Bean

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons virgin coconut oil or extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 2-1/2 piece ginger, peeled and finely grated
1 tablespoon curry powder
3/4 cup red lentils
1 can 14.5 oz can crushed tomatoes
1 salt & pepper
1 can 13.5 oz can unsweetened coconut milk, shaken well (low-fat is fine)
1/2 cup cilantro, finely chopped
1 lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium.
  • Cook onion, stirring often, until softened and golden brown, 8-10 minutes.
  • Add garlic, ginger and curry powder and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  • Add lentils and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
  • Add tomatoes, ½ cup cilantro, a generous pinch of salt, and 2½ cups water; season with pepper.
  • Set aside ¼ cup coconut milk for serving and add remaining coconut milk to saucepan.
  • Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until lentils are soft but not mushy, 20-25 minutes. Season soup with more salt and pepper if needed.
  • To serve, divide soup among bowls. Drizzle with reserved coconut milk and top with more cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
  • Do Ahead: Soup (without toppings) can be made 3 days ahead. Let cool; cover and chill.

Ram Ashishchaudhary
[email protected]

I've been looking for a good lentil soup recipe for a while now and this one is definitely a keeper. The soup is hearty, flavorful, and has just the right amount of spice. I also love that it's made with simple, healthy ingredients.


Priscilla Castle
[email protected]

This was my first time making lentil soup and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the soup was delicious. I especially loved the addition of coconut milk, which gave the soup a creamy and rich flavor.


Reign Noble
[email protected]

I made this soup for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The soup was creamy, flavorful, and had just the right amount of spice. I will definitely be making this again.


Karon Powell
[email protected]

This soup is my new go-to comfort food. It's so easy to make and the flavor is incredible. I love the combination of lentils, tomatoes, coconut milk, and spices. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.


shebi ji
[email protected]

I've been making this soup for years and it's always a hit. It's simple to make, yet incredibly flavorful. The lentils provide a hearty texture while the tomatoes and coconut milk create a rich and creamy broth. Perfect for a quick and healthy weekni


MrBranBran2U
[email protected]

I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The soup was creamy, flavorful, and had just the right amount of spice. I will definitely be making this again.


Fahimkan Fahim07
[email protected]

This is my favorite lentil soup recipe. It's easy to make, flavorful, and healthy. I love the combination of lentils, tomatoes, coconut milk, and spices. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.


Sweetlip Mncube
[email protected]

I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The lentils are hearty and filling, and the coconut milk gives the soup a creamy and rich flavor. I highly recommend this recipe.


Grace Nyawira
[email protected]

This soup was a disappointment. The lentils were mushy and the flavor was bland. I followed the recipe exactly, but it just didn't turn out well.


MD Sohil
[email protected]

I've been looking for a good lentil soup recipe for a while now and this one is definitely a keeper. The soup is hearty, flavorful, and has just the right amount of spice. I also love that it's made with simple, healthy ingredients.


ange roa
[email protected]

This was my first time making lentil soup and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the soup was delicious. I especially loved the addition of coconut milk, which gave the soup a creamy and rich flavor.


Zamreku Adem
[email protected]

I made this soup for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The soup was creamy, flavorful, and had just the right amount of spice. I will definitely be making this again.


alma nunez
[email protected]

This soup is my new go-to comfort food. It's so easy to make and the flavor is incredible. I love the combination of lentils, tomatoes, coconut milk, and spices. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.


kall yeelf-wagash
[email protected]

The soup was a bit bland for my taste, even after adding extra spices. I also found the lentils to be a bit too firm. Overall, it was an okay soup, but I wouldn't make it again.


Hunter Kid
[email protected]

I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's simple to make, yet incredibly flavorful. The lentils provide a hearty texture while the tomatoes and coconut milk create a rich and creamy broth. Perfect for a quick and healthy weeknight


shorif ahmed
[email protected]

Easy-to-follow recipe that yielded delicious results. The lentils cooked perfectly and the coconut milk added a creamy touch. Served with a side of naan for a hearty and flavorful meal.


Tlaloc Matta
[email protected]

This was an amazing soup! The flavors were so well-balanced and the coconut milk gave it a creamy richness that was out of this world. I will definitely be making this again.