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Thai Coconut Red Lentil Soup

Creamy Thai-inspired red lentil soup with coconut milk, warm spices, and fresh lime.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: Asian, Thai
Calories: 360

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 1 cup red lentils rinsed
  • 1 can coconut milk full-fat
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 2 tbsp red curry paste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 0.5 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tbsp lime juice fresh

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups

Method
 

  1. Sauté onion in oil until softened.
  2. Add garlic, ginger, curry paste, and spices; cook until fragrant.
  3. Stir in coconut milk and vegetable broth.
  4. Add red lentils and simmer 20–25 minutes.
  5. Season with salt and finish with lime juice before serving.

Notes

Adjust curry paste to control heat level.