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Simple Thai Coconut Red Lentil Soup

Simple Thai Coconut Red Lentil Soup

A comforting bowl of Simple Thai Coconut Red Lentil Soup is perfect for a quick meal that's packed with flavor.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp butter, ghee, or coconut oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped
  • 2-3 tbsp Thai red curry paste
  • 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
  • 5 cups broth (homemade bone broth, veggie broth or Kettle and Fire)
  • 1.5 cups red lentils, soaked and rinsed
  • 2 cups sweet potatoes, chopped
  • 3 cups kale, de-stemmed and sliced into thin ribbons
  • 0.5 cups full fat coconut milk
  • 1 juice lime from 1 lime
  • salt to taste
  • fresh cilantro for garnish
  • lime wedges for garnish

Equipment

  • large pot
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

  1. Melt fat of choice over medium heat. Sauté onion until translucent and starting to brown – about 4-5 minutes. Stir in red curry paste, garlic, and ginger and cook for another minute.
  2. Add broth, lentils, and sweet potatoes, bring to a boil, and then simmer partially covered until lentils are tender, about 20 minutes.
  3. Add in kale and coconut milk and cook uncovered until kale is soft - about 4-5 minutes. Turn off heat, add lime juice and garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 9gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 750mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This vegan-friendly soup is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients, making it perfect for any meal occasion.

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