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Creamy One-Pot Coconut Curry Lentil Soup

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A comforting and creamy one-pot soup made with red lentils, coconut milk, and warm curry spices. Perfect for cozy meals and quick weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (200 grams) red lentils
  • 1 can (13.5 oz / 400 ml) full-fat coconut milk
  • 3 cups (720 ml) vegetable broth (low sodium recommended)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tablespoons curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • A handful fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Finely chop the yellow onion, mince the garlic, and grate the fresh ginger (about 5 minutes).
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent and just starting to brown, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
  4. Sprinkle in the curry powder, turmeric, cumin, and optional chili flakes. Stir constantly for about 30 seconds to toast the spices lightly.
  5. Add the red lentils, coconut milk, and vegetable broth. Stir well, scraping any brown bits off the bottom of the pot.
  6. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally until lentils are tender and breaking down.
  7. Check the consistency; if too thick, add more broth or water. For thicker soup, simmer uncovered for the last 5 minutes.
  8. Remove from heat, stir in fresh lime juice and salt to taste.
  9. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro. Serve with warm crusty bread or your favorite side.

Notes

Rinse lentils before cooking to remove excess starch. Simmer gently to prevent coconut milk from splitting. Add salt towards the end to avoid toughening lentils. Adjust spice level with chili flakes. If soup is too thick, add broth or water. Fresh lime juice should be added at the end to prevent curdling.

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