Coconut Curry Lentil Soup with Baby Spinach (Printer-friendly)

Fragrant creamy soup with tender lentils, coconut milk, curry spices, and fresh baby spinach for nourishing cozy meals.

# What you'll need:

→ Legumes & Vegetables

01 - 1 cup dried red lentils, rinsed
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
05 - 2 medium carrots, diced
06 - 5 cups vegetable broth
07 - 3 cups baby spinach, loosely packed
08 - 1 (14 oz) can coconut milk
09 - 1 medium tomato, diced

→ Spices & Seasonings

10 - 1 tablespoon curry powder
11 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
12 - 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
13 - 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
14 - 1 teaspoon sea salt
15 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Oils & Acids

16 - 1 tablespoon coconut oil
17 - Juice of 1/2 lime

→ Garnishes

18 - Fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

# Method:

01 - Heat coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 3 minutes until softened.
02 - Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add carrots and diced tomato. Cook for 2 minutes to begin softening.
04 - Sprinkle in curry powder, cumin, turmeric, chili flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly to coat vegetables with spices.
05 - Add rinsed lentils and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer. Cover and cook for 20 minutes until lentils are tender.
06 - Pour in coconut milk and simmer for 5 additional minutes, stirring occasionally to combine flavors.
07 - Add baby spinach and stir just until wilted, approximately 1 minute.
08 - Stir in lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It is incredibly filling yet feels light enough to eat for lunch without needing a nap.
  • The way the spices bloom in the coconut oil creates an aroma that makes the whole house feel cozy.
02 -
  • Rinse your lentils very well to remove any debris or dusty taste.
  • Letting the soup sit for ten minutes off the heat allows the flavors to marry deeply.
03 -
  • Grating your ginger on a microplane saves you from biting into a spicy chunk.
  • Squeeze the lime juice right at the end to brighten the rich coconut flavor.

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