Description
Cozy Thai Coconut Red Lentil Soup is a comforting, creamy, and lightly spiced soup perfect for chilly evenings. It combines red lentils, coconut milk, aromatic Thai spices, and fresh herbs for warmth and flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon red curry paste
- 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
- 1 can (400 ml) coconut milk
- 4 cups vegetable stock
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic, ginger, and red curry paste. Cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add red lentils, coconut milk, vegetable stock, carrot, and bell pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer 20–25 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Add zucchini and cook an additional 5 minutes until just tender.
- Stir in lime juice, season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- For extra richness, blend half of the soup for a creamier texture.
- Can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days and reheated gently.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai