Coconut Lentil Soup

Red lentils simmered in water with chopped onion, chopped garlic, and chopped fresh ginger. When lentils are soft, a mixture of fresh shredded coconut and soy milk are stirred along with curry powder and fresh ground pepper. Soup is simmered for a few more minutes and served hot.

Ingredients -

1-1/2 cup Red Lentils
2-1/2 cups Cold Water
1/2 Red Onion, finely chopped
1 Garlic Clove, finely chopped
1/2 inch piece Fresh Ginger Root, finely chopped
1/2 cup Fresh Shredded Coconut
3/4 cup Soy Milk
1 tablespoon Curry Powder
1 teaspoon Fresh Ground Black Pepper

Preparation:

1. Add red lentils and cold water to large saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat.

2. Stir in the finely chopped onion, garlic and ginger.

3. Cover saucepan, reduce heat to low, and simmer 30 minutes.

4. Add the fresh shredded coconut and soy milk to a blender. Blend a few seconds until smooth.

5. Stir coconut mixture into lentils.

6. Season the soup with curry and pepper.

7. Simmer 10 to 15 minutes.

Lentil Soup Tip

Lentil Nutrition

Lentils are grown throughout the world and are available in many varieties including red, brown and yellow. Lentils are nutrition rich, containing good amounts of vitamins, proteins, minerals and fiber.

Lentil Soup Tip

Boiling Lentils

One cup of lentils requires approximately three cups of liquid when boiling. Lentils placed in water that is boiling will digest easier than lentils placed in cold water and brought to a boil. No presoaking is required when cooking lentils, simply look through the dried lentils for any debris or dirt and rinse in cold water before using.

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