Spicy Lentil Soup with Coconut: The Best Comforting Recipe
A delicious and comforting soup packed with spices and flavors, perfect for any day.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup lentils
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté onions until translucent.
- Add garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in curry powder and chili powder, cooking for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the lentils and vegetable broth, bringing the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let simmer for 20-25 minutes or until lentils are tender.
- Stir in coconut milk and season with salt to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- For extra heat, add more chili powder to taste.
- This soup can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Spicy Lentil Soup, Comfort Food, Coconut Soup