Indian Spiced Lentil and Coconut Soup
Serves | 4-5 |
Prep time | 10 minutes |
Cook time | 15 minutes |
Total time | 25 minutes |
Website | Lightly adapted from Oh She Glows - Glowing Spiced Lentil Soup |
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive or canola oil
- 1 Medium onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
- 1 ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ¾ cup red lentils (rinsed well)
- 796ml can diced tomatoes with juices
- 400ml can coconut milk
- 2 cups low sodium vegetable stock (or more for a soupier consistency)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
Note
If you like a hint of heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes when you add the spices to the pot.
Try adding some green by throwing in a few handfuls of baby spinach just before you remove it from the heat.
Directions
1. | Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and cook for 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute. |
2. | Add turmeric, cumin, cinnamon and cardamom. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add remaining ingredients, bring to a boil over high heat and reduce to a simmer for 15 minutes until lentils are soft. |
3. | Add additional salt and pepper to taste and serve. |