This Red Lentil Coconut Soup Is Easy And Delicious

Name: This Red Lentil Coconut Soup is Easy and Delicious
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 small onion, diced; 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced; 2 tablespoon curry powder; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon ginger, peeled and minced; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 1 cup red lentils; 3 cup water; 7 ounce coconut milk; 1/3 cup cilantro, chopped; 3 tablespoon sour cream (optional)

Natalie Lobel|Dec. 15, 2017 3:31 pm EST

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There are few things I like more than cooking with legumes. They are nutrient dense, cheap and can be used in everything from salads, to soups, to stews. This soup has some Asian accents and the coconut milk gives it a lovely, creamy texture.

Servings

4

Ingredients

2 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 small onion, diced
2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
2 tablespoon curry powder
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, peeled and minced
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 cup red lentils
3 cup water
7 ounce coconut milk
1/3 cup cilantro, chopped
3 tablespoon sour cream (optional)

Directions

In a medium sauce pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and carrots, cook until they are soft. Add the curry powder and garlic. Continue cooking for 30 seconds, then add the ginger, tomato paste, brown sugar, lentil and water.
Reduce heat to a simmer for about 1 hour, or until lentils are soft.Add the coconut milk and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper. Continue to simmer for 20 minutes.
Taste and adjust seasoning.
Serve with some cilantro leaves and a dollop of sour cream. (optional)