SPICED LENTIL COCONUT SOUP

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Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 cup lentils, rinsed (green suggested)
4 cups low sodium vegetable broth
1 1/2 tsp. tumeric OR curry powder
2 tsp. dried thyme or 1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves
1 Tbsp. coconut oil
1 large yellow onion, diced
2 stalks lemongrass, outer layer removed, lower portion finely minced
1 tsp. sea salt, plus more to taste
1/2 tsp. cardamom
1/2 tsp. cinnamon pinch of red pepper flakes to taste
pinch of fresh grated nutmeg
1 1/4 cup coconut milk (use full fat, just believe me)
3 Tbsp. lemon, lime or orange juice
a few handfuls of swiss chard, spinach or kale
1 cup flake coconut, toasted (optional)
chopped cilantro, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Add the rinsed lentils, broth, thyme and tumeric or curry powder to a large pot. Bring to a boil, turn down to a simmer and cook for about 20 minutes. While the lentils cook, heat the coconut oil in a pan. Add the onion and saute until just browned. Add the lemongrass, salt, cardamom, cinnamon, pinch of red pepper flakes and some fresh ground nutmeg and saute another minute. Add the onion mixture to the lentils and stir, keeping the heat on a low simmer. Add the coconut milk and greens and simmer another five minutes, stirring occasionally until just wilted. Taste for salt and spice and add as you prefer. Finish with the citrus juice and serve warm with toasted coconut flakes and cilantro on top.

Faith Nzomo
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover lentils. It's also a great meatless meal option.


Tammy Andrews
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I'm not a big fan of lentils, but this soup was surprisingly good. The coconut milk and spices really made the dish.


Alind Alind
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Yum!


Mustafe Cali
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This soup was a hit! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. The flavors were amazing and the coconut milk gave it a unique twist. I'll definitely be making this soup again.


Marquina Onofra
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The soup was easy to make and the ingredients were easy to find. It turned out great and I'll definitely be making it again!


Kambugu Fenekas
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Absolutely delicious! My family loved this soup and I'll definitely be making it again. My husband is a big fan of lentils and I'm glad I found a new way to serve them.


Shah Masood
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This lentil and coconut soup was a real treat! The flavors were so well-balanced and the coconut milk added a lovely creaminess, I can't wait to try the dish with different types of lentils.