Creamy, rich and satisfying, this quick and healthy red lentil soup with coconut milk is my go-to recipe for busy weeknights. Gluten-free, vegan, loaded with protein and on the table in 30 minutes flat!
Get ready to start making this recipe over and over and over again. I am madly and deeply in love with red lentils. They are packed with protein and essential nutrients and transform into a deeply satisfying creamy soup in less than 30 minutes. Although they are called “red” lentils they are actually this gorgeous peachy pink color, and that makes me happy 🙂
I have made this soup in many varieties, adding spicy Thai red chili paste, an unreasonable amount of fresh ginger and garlic and finish with even more heat with a hefty squeeze of sriracha sauce. I've eliminated the coconut milk and used only water and finished the soup with a generous squeeze of fresh lemon juice and cilantro. Red lentils are the perfect vehicle to soak up a variety of flavors. This version; simple onion, carrot, garlic and creamy coconut milk, I come back to, time and time again.
When life feels out of order (like it does right now) I retreat to the kitchen. It's my safe space. And soup is my comfort, a warm hug, a bowl full of “it's going to be alright”.
When life feels really out of order and retreating to the kitchen isn't quite enough to get me out of my funk, I hit the road. That always works. So as I'm typing this I'm staring at my almost packed suitcase, my list of last-minute things to do, and preparing for my solo healing adventure in Bali! I fly out tomorrow night and hope that a healthy dose of world perspective is just what the doctor ordered.
Follow my adventure on Instagram. I'm excited to find new flavor inspiration for recipes when I return.
While I'm gone make this recipe, like at least three times, and snuggle into the warmth and nourishing goodness.
Ok, I am off to finish that packing.
xxxxx
Abra
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Quick and Healthy Coconut Red Lentil Soup
Ingredients
- 2 tsp coconut oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 large carrot, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, diced
- 1 cup dry red lentils
- 1 can whole fat coconut milk
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups vegetable stock
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp sea salt
- Fresh parsley for garnish, optional
Instructions
- In a large soup pot over medium heat saute onion, carrot, and garlic in coconut oil for 5 minutes or until onions are slightly translucent.
- Add remaining ingredients to pot. Stir well to combine. Bring to a low boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 25 minutes or until the red lentils are tender.
- Transfer soup to a blender and puree until smooth.
- Serve hot with freshly chopped parsley and black pepper
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