How To Make Red Lentil & Coconut Soup
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup red lentils
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 4 cups vegetable broth or water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
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Rinse the lentils under cold water until water runs clear. Set aside.
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In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat and sauté the onion until translucent.
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Add the garlic, cumin, coriander, and turmeric to the pot and cook for another minute.
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Add the lentils and vegetable broth or water to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes or until lentils are cooked through and tender.
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Stir in the coconut milk and season with salt and pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
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Use an immersion blender or transfer the soup to a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
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Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Nutrition
- Calories : 340kcal
- Total Fat : 20g
- Saturated Fat : 16g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 1200mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 32g
- Dietary Fiber : 11g
- Sugar : 3g
- Protein : 12g
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