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.
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mdRakib mia
[email protected]This soup was a disappointment. It was bland and lacked flavor. I wouldn't recommend it.
Heavster wordup
[email protected]This soup was a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. I think I'll try it again with less curry powder next time.
Leftover Spagehhti
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover lentils. It's also very flavorful and satisfying. I will definitely be making this again.
Kiran Azmat
[email protected]Loved this soup! It was so easy to make and so flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.
Bojsa
[email protected]This was a great recipe. I followed it exactly and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Robin Lindsey
[email protected]This soup is absolutely delicious! I love the creamy texture and the subtle sweetness from the coconut milk. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.
Precious Bosha
[email protected]Easy to make and very tasty. I will definitely make this again!
NHGaming
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of lentil soup, but this one was really good. The curry spices and coconut milk gave it a unique and delicious flavor.
Dir Walid
[email protected]This soup is so comforting and flavorful. I love the hint of sweetness from the coconut milk. Definitely a keeper!
Nick L
[email protected]Great recipe! I added some chopped spinach and it was even better.
Hamsa Mohamed
[email protected]This soup was delicious and easy to make. I used red lentils and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!
Jahadul Islam
[email protected]This lentil soup was amazingly creamy and flavorful! I loved the combination of the curry spices, coconut milk, and tomatoes. It was the perfect comfort food on a cold night.