Spicy Thai Red Lentil Soup

Name: Spicy Thai Red Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 1 cup red lentils; 1 large onion, chopped; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1 red or yellow capsicum, chopped; 1 carrot, chopped; 1-2 tbsp Thai red curry paste; 1.7l vegetable stock; 200ml coconut milk; 1 small chili pepper, chopped; 1 lemon, juiced; Ground cumin; Black pepper; Salt; Chopped parsley; Chopped spring onions, to serve (optional)

This Spicy Thai Red Lentil Soup merges the comforting textures and flavors of traditional red lentil soup with the bold and vibrant notes of Thai cuisine. It features a base of creamy coconut, red lentils, and a kick of Thai red curry paste, accented with fresh herbs and vegetables for a hearty yet refreshing dish.

Allergens:Coconut

Details

Author: CuisineSavvy
Cuisine: Thai
Course: Main
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Diet: Vegan
Categories:#Vegan #Soup #Spicy #Thai #Lentil

Nutritional Values

This soup offers a hearty blend of protein-rich lentils and healthy fats from coconut milk, making it a nutritious and satisfying meal. It's rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals, beneficial for overall health.

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calories	330 kcal	--
Total Fat	7 g	9%
Saturated Fat	5 g	25%
Sodium	300 mg	13%
Total Carbohydrate	50 g	18%
Dietary Fiber	15 g	54%
Total Sugars	6 g	--
Protein	18 g	36%

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onions, garlic, and chili pepper, sautéing until onions are translucent.
Stir in the Thai red curry paste and cook for another minute.
Add the chopped capsicum and carrot, and sauté for a few minutes.
Pour in the red lentils, vegetable stock, and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
Stir in the coconut milk and lemon juice, and season with ground cumin, salt, and pepper.
Cook for an additional 15 minutes.
Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley and optional spring onions.

Spicy Thai Red Lentil Soup

This Spicy Thai Red Lentil Soup merges the comforting textures and flavors of traditional red lentil soup with the bold and vibrant notes of Thai cuisine. It features a base of creamy coconut, red lentils, and a kick of Thai red curry paste, accented with fresh herbs and vegetables for a hearty yet refreshing dish.

Ingredients
[ ] 1 cup red lentils
[ ] 1 large onion, chopped
[ ] 6 garlic cloves, minced
[ ] 1 red or yellow capsicum, chopped
[ ] 1 carrot, chopped
[ ] 1-2 tbsp Thai red curry paste
[ ] 1.7l vegetable stock
[ ] 200ml coconut milk
[ ] 1 small chili pepper, chopped
[ ] 1 lemon, juiced
[ ] Ground cumin
[ ] Black pepper
[ ] Salt
[ ] Chopped parsley
[ ] Chopped spring onions, to serve (optional)

Instructions
[ ] 1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
[ ] 2. Add the chopped onions, garlic, and chili pepper, sautéing until onions are translucent.
[ ] 3. Stir in the Thai red curry paste and cook for another minute.
[ ] 4. Add the chopped capsicum and carrot, and sauté for a few minutes.
[ ] 5. Pour in the red lentils, vegetable stock, and bring to a boil.
[ ] 6. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
[ ] 7. Stir in the coconut milk and lemon juice, and season with ground cumin, salt, and pepper.
[ ] 8. Cook for an additional 15 minutes.
[ ] 9. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley and optional spring onions.

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HealthScore: 85

Highly nutritious due to its rich content of fiber, plant protein, and healthy fats, while moderate in sodium. It supports a vegan diet and offers a spicy flavor profile that enhances digestion.