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Bowl of Thai Coconut Red Lentil Soup garnished with fresh herbs

Thai Coconut Red Lentil Soup

A warm and comforting one-pot soup featuring creamy coconut milk, red lentils, and a hint of spice from red curry paste.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Asian, Thai
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 cup red lentils
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • 1 tablespoon red curry paste
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish
  • Lime wedges for serving

Method
 

Cooking
  1. In a pot, sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until softened.
  2. Stir in red curry paste and cook for another minute, letting the flavors explode.
  3. Add red lentils, coconut milk, and vegetable broth.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
  5. Season with salt and adjust the consistency with more broth if needed.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.

Notes

This soup is perfect for meal prepping! Store in the fridge for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat on the stove or microwave, adding broth as needed.