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Coconut Curry Lentil Soup

A creamy and rich coconut lentil curry that is quick to make and packed with flavor, served with garlic naan.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Indian, Vegan, Vegetarian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the curry
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil or coconut oil Just a splash.
  • 2-3 cloves Garlic, minced Or more. Garlic fiends unite.
  • 1 small Onion, chopped
  • 1 inch Ginger, grated
  • 1-2 tablespoons Curry powder Seriously, eyeball it.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground turmeric
  • 1 cup Dried red lentils, rinsed
  • 1 can Coconut milk Full fat, if we’re being honest.
  • 3 cups Veggie stock Or chicken, if you roll that way.
  • 1 medium Tomato, diced Or a handful of cherry tomatoes, halved.
  • to taste Salt + pepper To taste, naturally.
  • 1 squirt Lemon or lime Game changer.
  • to taste Fresh cilantro or parsley Optional - if you like green bits.
Optional toppings
  • as needed Plain yogurt For serving.
  • as needed Toasted coconut For serving.
  • as needed Chili flakes For serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat a good-sized pot with your oil over medium heat.
  2. Add onions and sauté until soft and smelling fantastic.
  3. Add ginger and garlic, stirring to avoid burning.
  4. Stir in curry powder and turmeric.
  5. After a minute, add tomatoes and cook until they start to break down.
Cooking
  1. Add lentils, coconut milk, and stock to the pot.
  2. Bring it to a low boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, covering mostly but leaving a bit open.
  3. Cook for about 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. If it looks dry, splash in extra liquid as needed.
  5. Once the lentils are soft, adjust salt and pepper, and squeeze in lemon.
  6. For a smoother texture, use an immersion blender, or leave it chunky.

Notes

Coconut curry lentil soup gets better the next day. Store in the fridge for about four days. Reheat gently on the stove, adding water or stock if it thickens too much. For leftovers, taste for seasoning.