Coconut Curry Red Lentil Soup

Name: Coconut Curry Red Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons coconut oil or mild flavored vegetable oil; 2 yellow onions, finely chopped (160g, 3 cups chopped onion); 2 tablespoons curry powder (I recommend Madras Curry Powder); 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes (chili flakes); 4 large garlic cloves, crushed with a garlic press or finely minced; 3-inch piece of of ginger, peeled and finely chopped (3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon chopped ginger/60g); 1½ cups red lentils, rinsed and drained. (300g/11 oz); 28-ounce can of tomato puree or canned whole plum tomatoes, pureed in a blender (see notes); 1 large bunch of cilantro (coriander), leaves and stems separated and finely chopped. You will need 1/2 cup of chopped stems for cooking. Set aside the chopped leaves to use for garnishing; 2 13½-ounce cans of unsweetened coconut milk, poured into a large mixing bowl and whisked until smooth; Kosher salt; Fresh ground black pepper; 2 limes cut into wedges

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:35min

This is a fabulous soup - fast and easy to prepare, hearty enough to serve for dinner, vegan, nutritious and absolutely delicious, with just the perfect balance of heat, spice and tang that the whole family will love.

Updated at: Wed, 26 Nov 2025 15:18:23 GMT