Description
Indulge in the rich and flavorful Peanut Curry Lentil Soup that combines the creaminess of coconut milk with the nuttiness of peanut butter, all infused with aromatic spices for a heartwarming Asian-inspired dish.
Ingredients
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Vegetable Base:
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
Soup:
- 1 cup dried red lentils, rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk
- 1/3 cup natural peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh chopped cilantro and chopped peanuts for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion until softened. Add garlic, ginger, carrots, and bell pepper; cook until vegetables soften.
- Cook Soup: Add lentils, broth, coconut milk, peanut butter, curry paste, soy sauce, turmeric, and cumin. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20-25 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Season and Serve: Stir in lime juice, salt, and pepper. Garnish with cilantro and peanuts. Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra heat, add cayenne or chili pepper.
- Pairs well with warm naan or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
