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Red Lentil and Coconut Soup

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Lunch for me is a very subdued affair.As I have mentioned umptieth times before here in this blog, I hate cooking for myself. I am not a fan of leafy salads either. They really dont fill me up and I end up feeling doubly hungry, deprived and I end up overeating later on. To avoid that, I opt for healthy and filling soups accompanied by sizable piece of breads. Warm and nutritious, Soups are one of nature’s best foods.

Red Lentil Soup

I have this recipe from a gal pal of mine who got it from her sister (and so on…goes the chain). I have made Red Lentil soup before but the addition of coconut milk along with lemongrass makes all the difference. Bursting with flavour and protein, this will soon become your go-to meal often enough, mark my words :) Serve it with a crusty bread.

Red Lentil Soup

    Ingredients

  • 1 Onions,finely chopped
  • 2-3 cloves of garlic
  • 1 inch piece of lemon grass, chopped into thin slices
  • 1 cup red lentils, washed until water runs clear
  • 1 tsp cumin-coriander powder
  • 2 cups coconut milk (freshly made, or canned)
  • 1 tsp paparika (or as per taste)
  • 1 lemon
  • 3 scallions
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • few sprigs of cilantro for garnish

Method

In a saucepan, in 1/2 tsp oil saute onions, garlic and lemon grass until soft.

Red Lentil Soup

Add the lentils along with the spices.

Red Lentil Soup

Add the coconut milk, 2 cups water (add more to suit your consistancy) bring to a boil and then simmer covered until soft and mushy

Red Lentil Soup

Add the juice of lemon, scallions, salt, pepper.

Red Lentil Soup

Serve warm garnished with scallions, paprika and cilantro.

Red Lentil Soup

This my entry to Lisa’s No croutons required with the theme : Indian styled Soups/Salads.

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19 Responses to “Red Lentil and Coconut Soup”
  1. Gamze
    December 4th, 2009 on 12:19 pm

    we cook red lentil soup in Turkiye. it ha little difference. i never tasted with coconut flavor. i want to share the way that i cook with you. I put onions, lentils, a choped carrot and potato and boil all. after blend them all.cook the tablespoonfull tomato paste with a little oil. after cooking, mix it with soup. put some black pepper and if you want a few lemon drop. bon apetit from Turkiye!

    Sounds delicious Gamze. I will surely try it this way next time I make it. Thanks for sharing your recipe with me :) –DK

  2. Protein Shakes
    August 4th, 2009 on 2:42 am

    Very nice post on nutrition. Hope to learn more from you.

  3. Curry Leaf
    March 12th, 2009 on 12:19 am

    healthy and delicious.Love it DK.It seems I missed several wonderful posts of yours that it will take atleast one month for me to check out each dish.

  4. Maya
    March 9th, 2009 on 9:56 pm

    Oh yummy..Must be so fragrant too.

  5. Chef Tom
    March 9th, 2009 on 6:30 pm

    Thanks for joining my topsite! Nice blog! I love how you use photos with the recipe procedures!

  6. Madhumathi
    March 9th, 2009 on 2:36 pm

    This is a wonderful soup recipe,Dk.Adding coconut milk is a great idea.Thanks for sharing..

  7. Lisa
    March 9th, 2009 on 2:25 pm

    What a lovely soup! You should submit this to No Croutons Required this month. I’m hosting this time around and the theme is Indian or Indian-style soups and salads.

  8. Ashwini
    March 9th, 2009 on 1:55 pm

    Nice healthy soup with all yummy flavours..

  9. Vanamala
    March 9th, 2009 on 1:31 pm

    Healthy delicious soup..love the recipe

  10. Soma
    March 9th, 2009 on 11:23 am

    Wow that some some great flavors going on. Masur dal is the most common one in my kitchen, I’ll need to make this:-)

  11. notyet100
    March 9th, 2009 on 12:36 am

    looks so yum,.:-)

  12. Lavanya
    March 8th, 2009 on 11:56 pm

    healthy soup…new to me!!

  13. jayasree
    March 8th, 2009 on 10:42 pm

    Coconut milk in soup must be vary flavorful.

  14. Madhuram
    March 8th, 2009 on 8:24 pm

    Yes, addition of coconut milk is new to me too.

  15. Neha
    March 8th, 2009 on 7:56 pm

    Nice , healthy n a filling soup. Can send it to SWC :Soups gng in my blog..

  16. Trupti
    March 8th, 2009 on 7:30 pm

    What a healthy soup DK !!

    Happy Women’s Day !!

  17. Divya Vikram
    March 8th, 2009 on 3:32 pm

    Looks fulfilling n healthy Dhiv. Time for me to make some soups.

  18. Indhu
    March 8th, 2009 on 3:16 pm

    very delicious soup. love the addition of coconut milk :)

  19. Pavani
    March 8th, 2009 on 2:44 pm

    I love this soup too. Wholesome, delicious and super quick. My son also enjoys it a lot.. Have never added lemon grass before, will try next time.

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