Thai Red Lentil Soup

This Thai Red Lentil Soup is a warm and comforting dish, bursting with the flavors of coconut milk and aromatic spices. Perfectly balanced with spices and nutrients, this vegan delight is both satisfying and healthy.

Ingredients

• Red lentils - 150 grams
• Coconut milk - 400 milliliters
• Vegetable broth - 500 milliliters
• Onion - 1 medium, diced
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 tablespoon, grated
• Red curry paste - 2 tablespoons
• Carrot - 1 medium, diced
• Bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Oil - 1 tablespoon (for sautéing)
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
2. Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the pot, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Stir in the red curry paste, cooking for another minute to release the flavors.
4. Add the diced carrot and bell pepper to the pot, stirring well to combine with the spices.
5. Rinse the red lentils under cold water and add them to the pot along with the vegetable broth and coconut milk.
6. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 20 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
7. Once cooked, stir in the lime juice and soy sauce. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
8. Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 15 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 11 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein and fiber, promoting digestive health.
• Rich in antioxidants and essential vitamins from vegetables.

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