Creamy Coconut Curried French Lentil Soup

Name: Creamy Coconut Curried French Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil (or olive oil); 3 Plump Cloves of Garlic (minced, about 1 1/2 tablespoons); 1 cup (125 grams) Yellow Onion (small dice, about one small onion); 1 1/2 teaspoon Cumin (ground); 1 teaspoon Curry Powder (I use hot madras); 1 teaspoon Thyme (dried); 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon (ground); 6 cups (1.45 kilograms) Vegetable Broth; 1 1/2 cups (295 grams) French Green Lentils (rinsed (aka Lentils du Puy)); 2 Bay Leaves; 14 ounce (403 grams) Can of Full Fat Coconut Milk ( 3 tablespoons reserved for drizzling ); Juice From Half a Lime; 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt; 3/4 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper; Pinch of Ceyanne (optional for a little spice); Fresh Cilantro (chopped, for garnish (optional)); Fresh Thyme (for garnish)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:45min

Rich, creamy, and comforting, this nutritious soup features lentils, coconut milk and warming curry spices. It comes together in just under an hour, and is freezer friendly. For an extra hearty meal share with Jasmine or Basmati rice and Naan or sourdough bread. This recipe is vegetarian, vegan and gluten free.

Updated at: Mon, 21 Apr 2025 01:38:54 GMT