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Red Lentil Turmeric Coconut Soup

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Rett Soup
Kategori Indian
serveringsstørrelse 4 people

Ingredienser
  

  • 1 cup dried red lentils, rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 (14-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh cilantro, for serving

fremgangsmåte
 

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and carrots and cook for 5 minutes until they start to soften.
  • Stir in the garlic, turmeric, and cumin. Cook for 1 minute until the spices smell fragrant.
  • Add the rinsed lentils and vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 20 minutes until the lentils are tender.
  • Pour in the coconut milk and lemon juice. Stir well and simmer for another 5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.
  • Ladle into bowls and top each serving with fresh cilantro.

merknader

The soup thickens in the fridge, so stir in a splash of broth or water when reheating to loosen it. Make a double batch and freeze half in single portions for quick lunches. Skip the cilantro if you prefer a simpler finish, or add an extra squeeze of lemon right before eating to lift the flavors.
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Indian
Equipment: Large Pot, Cutting Board, Knife