Sometimes it's the simplest recipes that inspire us the most. A steaming bowl of red lentil coconut soup is just what you need to warm body and soul. This soup combines the creaminess of coconut milk with the hearty texture of red lentils, adding a pleasant spiciness and depth from chili and turmeric. Perfect as a recipe with coconut milk, a tomato and lentil recipe, a soup with lentils, or a lentil and coconut milk recipe.
Originally inspired by South Asian cuisine, this soup is not only nutritious but also prepared in no time.
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking/baking time: 20 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Ingredients for 4 servings:
- 1 can of pizza tomatoes (approx. 400 g)
- 1 can of coconut milk (approx. 400 g)
- 1 onion
- 175 g red lentils
- 3 tsp chili powder
- 2 tsp turmeric powder
- 600 ml vegetable stock
- Sunflower oil for frying
- Salt
Preparation:
Step 1: Prepare onions
Peel the onion and finely dice it. Heat the sunflower oil in a large pot and sauté the onions until translucent. This step gives the soup a sweet base note.
Step 2: Add lentils, tomatoes and coconut milk
Add the red lentils, pizza tomatoes (including their juice), and coconut milk to the pot. Stir well to ensure the ingredients are evenly combined. This is a classic tomato and lentil recipe.
Step 3: Pour in the broth and simmer
Add the vegetable broth and bring the soup to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer gently for about 20 minutes, until the lentils are tender and the flavors have blended, creating a lentil and coconut milk-like consistency.
Step 4: Season and taste
Finally, season the soup with salt, chili powder, and turmeric powder. If you like it spicier, you can add more chili powder to taste.
Tips & Variations:
- Additional flavors: Fresh ginger or garlic can add another dimension of flavor to the soup. Simply chop finely and sauté with the onions.
Serving suggestion:
Serve the red lentil and coconut soup in the elegant "Misty Cliff" soup bowls from Springlane. The dark gray stoneware bowls perfectly showcase the soup's vibrant colors and create an appealing table setting. Garnish the soup with a dollop of yogurt or some fresh parsley and serve with fresh baguette or naan bread. A glass of freshly squeezed lime juice or a fruity iced tea perfectly complements the meal and provides a refreshing counterpoint to the spicy soup.
Conclusion:
Red lentil and coconut soup is a truly comforting dish that impresses with its quick preparation and robust flavors. Not only is it nutritious and filling, but it's also wonderfully versatile and adaptable to personal tastes. It's particularly practical and stylish to prepare in the "Cocotte Ruby" from Springlane. This high-quality cocotte ensures even heat distribution and gives the soup a particularly intense flavor. Whether as a lentil soup recipe, a recipe with coconut milk, a tomato and lentil recipe, a soup with lentils, or a lentil and coconut milk recipe, this dish adapts to your preferences. Additionally, the diverse preparation options for asparagus and shrimp offer numerous opportunities to refine the soup to your taste.
Try this recipe and be enchanted by the variety of flavors.
Have fun cooking and enjoying!
