Curried Lentil, Tomato, and Coconut Soup

Name: Curried Lentil, Tomato, and Coconut Soup
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons virgin coconut oil or extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 (2½") piece ginger, peeled, finely grated; 1 tablespoon medium curry powder (such as S&B); ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; ¾ cup red lentils; 1 (14.5-ounce) can crushed tomatoes; ½ cup finely chopped cilantro, plus leaves with tender stems for serving; Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; 2½ cups water; 1 (13.5-ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk, shaken well; Lime wedges (for serving)

Instructions

This recipe calls for medium curry powder, but it’s flexible. If the one you have is mild or very spicy, adjust the heat level with more, or less, red pepper flakes.

Updated at: Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:49:13 GMT