Description
Warm, bold, and unbelievably comforting, this Creamy Thai Coconut Red Lentil Soup is the perfect quick weeknight meal or meal-prep go-to. Bursting with Thai flavors from red curry paste, creamy coconut milk, fresh herbs, and zesty lime, it’s a satisfying one-pot dish that’s naturally vegan, gluten-free, and protein-packed. Ideal for those seeking easy dinner ideas, healthy soup recipes, or plant-based food ideas for any season.
Ingredients
1 cup red lentils
1 can full-fat coconut milk
2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
1 medium onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup carrots chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
1–2 red chili peppers optional
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Rinse the red lentils under cold water until the water runs clear.
2. Dice the onion, mince the garlic and ginger, and chop the carrots if using.
3. Heat a bit of oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté the onion for 3–4 minutes.
4. Add garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant.
5. Stir in the red curry paste and cook for 1–2 minutes.
6. Add the lentils and carrots and pour in the vegetable broth.
7. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer 20–25 minutes until lentils are tender.
8. Stir in the coconut milk and simmer another 5–10 minutes.
9. Add lime juice and adjust salt or spice to taste.
10. Serve hot with cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes
Use full-fat coconut milk for the creamiest texture.
Add lime juice at the end so it stays bright and fresh.
The soup thickens as it cools so add broth when reheating if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: red lentil soup, thai coconut soup, vegan soup, easy dinner, healthy soup