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The comforting embrace of a warm soup can transform any chilly evening into a cozy culinary experience. Cozy Thai Coconut Red Lentil Soup offers a delightful combination of flavors, featuring creamy coconut milk, earthy lentils, and aromatic spices that create a bowl of warmth. With the cold weather beckoning for something comforting, there’s nothing more inviting than a bowl of this soup. The combination of red lentils and coconut milk provides the perfect base, while red curry paste and fresh lime juice add an exhilarating zest that brightens the palate.

Cozy Thai Coconut Red Lentil Soup for Chilly Evenings

This comforting Thai coconut red lentil soup is perfect for chilly evenings, combining rich coconut milk with hearty lentils and aromatic spices.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup red lentils thoroughly rinsed and drained
  • 1 can full-fat coconut milk
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 medium onion finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger finely grated
  • 2 tablespoons red curry paste
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • to taste salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • for garnish fresh cilantro leaves
  • for serving lime wedges

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
  • Incorporate minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional minute.
  • Add red curry paste, turmeric powder, and cumin, stirring to coat the onion mixture.
  • Pour in vegetable broth and coconut milk, stirring to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
  • Add rinsed red lentils and mix well, letting the soup simmer for 20-25 minutes until lentils are tender.
  • Stir in soy sauce and lime juice, adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  • For a creamier texture, use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup.
  • Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro leaves and lime wedges.

Notes

For a creamier texture, blend part of the soup.
Keyword coconut, cozy, lentils, soup, spicy, Thai, vegetarian