Red Lentil Coconut Soup [vegan]
This hearty vegan red lentil coconut soup is packed with flavors! A healthy soup that is so easy and quick to prepare!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 470kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (e.g., sunflower oil)
- 1 medium purple onion finely diced
- 2 medium carrots sliced
- 1 clove garlic finely diced
- 2 tsp fresh ginger minced
- ½ tsp fresh turmeric minced
- 1 tsp cumin dried
- 1 can chopped tomatoes (400g)
- 1 can coconut milk (full fat or low fat, 400 mL)
- 500 mL water (2 cups)
- 200 g red lentils
- 1 tbsp desiccated or flaked coconut (optional, for topping)
- ½ tsp dried chilli flakes (optional, for topping)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley (optional, for topping)
- 4 wedges lime (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- In a medium sized pot, heat vegetable oil and add diced onions. Sauté for 3 minutes on medium-high heat and add sliced carrots. Sauté for another 5 minutes.
- Add finely diced garlic, minced ginger, minced turmeric, and cumin, and stir to combine with vegetables. Sauté for 1 minutes.
- Add canned tomatoes, coconut milk, and water, and stir to combine. Lower heat to medium and simmer for 20-25 minutes until lentils cooked through.
- Remove from heat and serve. Top with fresh parsley, desiccated or flaked coconut, lime wedge, and dried chilli flakes, as desired!
Nutrition
Calories: 470kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Sodium: 197mg | Potassium: 1027mg | Fiber: 18g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 5389IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 9mg