Description
A comforting and hearty soup combining red lentils and creamy coconut milk, perfect for a weeknight dinner or cozy lunch.
Ingredients
- 1 cup red lentils
- 1 can coconut milk
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon red curry paste
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Lime juice, to taste
- Cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté the onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.
- Add the red curry paste and cook for another minute.
- Stir in the red lentils, coconut milk, and vegetable broth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for about 20 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
- Season with salt, pepper, and lime juice to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with cilantro.
Notes
Rinse the red lentils before cooking. Adjust spice level to taste. For extra creaminess, blend a portion of the soup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai