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Thai Coconut Curry Lentil Soup
Jeanette
23 minutes
4-6 servings
BeginnerThis is a warming, nutritious soup.
Total Steps
6
Ingredients
12
Tools Needed
1
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons Thai red curry paste
- 6 cups water
- 1 cup red lentils, picked through for stones, and rinsed well
- 1 medium sweet potato, cut into ½ pieces
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
- fresh cilantro(optional)
Instructions
1
Step 1
3-4 minutes
Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan. Add the onions, ginger, and garlic. Cook over medium heat until softened.
2
Step 2
several minutes
Stir in Thai red curry paste, and cook until fragrant.
3
Step 3
Add water, lentils, sweet potatoes, and turmeric. Bring to a boil.
4
Step 4
20-25 minutes
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until lentils and sweet potatoes are soft.
5
Step 5
five more minutes
Add salt and stir in coconut milk. Cook five more minutes.
6
Step 6
Garnish with fresh cilantro.
Tools & Equipment
medium saucepan