Lentil Soup
Packed with fibre and protein, this lentil soup recipe is one of the best nourishing, simple dishes you can make with lentils that's 100% delicious!
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Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp Coconut Oil
- 1 Medium Onion, diced
- 2 Cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 Tsp Fresh Ginger or Paste
- 1 Cup/200g 1 Green Lentils, rinsed
- 2 Large Carrots, diced
- 1 Red Bell Pepper, diced
- 4 Cups/1 4 Litre Vegetable Stock
- 1 400 400g/14oz 1 Can Diced Tomatoes
- 1 400 400g/14oz 1 Can Coconut Milk
- 1 Tbsp Mild Curry Powder
- 1 Tsp Ground Cumin
- 1/2 Tsp Turmeric
- 2 Tbsp Tomato Paste
- Salt & Pepper
- Juice of a Lime
- Coconut Flakes for topping
Method
- In a large pot, heat the coconut oil over medium heat. Add the onions and saute until softened. Stir in the garlic, ginger and carrots. Cook for a few minutes.
- Add the spices, tomato paste, lentils and bell peppers. Stir well to coat the lentils with spices.
- Pour in the vegetable stock, diced tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered until lentils are tender, about 45 minutes.
- Stir in the coconut milk and let the soup simmer for another 5 minutes. Turn off heat and mash the soup a little to give it a thicker consistency. Season with salt and pepper and lime juice to taste.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and top with coconut flakes.
- Serve with crusty bread. You'll be mopping up the plate!
- Enjoy!