Golden Red Lentil & Coconut Soup
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This golden bowl is the kind of soup that fills the kitchen with warmth long before it reaches the table. Red split lentils melt into a creamy base, coconut cream rounds off the spice, and a little turmeric and ginger give it a gentle, glowing heat. It is naturally vegetarian, quietly filling, and just as happy as a light supper as it is a dinner-party starter.
Ingredients
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Local shop1 onion, finely chopped
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Local shop2 cloves garlic, crushed
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Local shop1.2 litres vegetable stock
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Local shop1 lemon, juiced
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Local shopto taste salt and black pepper
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Method
Serves 4 · about 40 minutes from start to finish.
Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Add the onion with a pinch of salt and cook gently for 6-7 minutes until soft and translucent.
Stir in the garlic, turmeric, ground ginger and curry powder and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Rinse the lentils in a sieve, then add them to the pan with the vegetable stock. Bring to a gentle boil.
Reduce the heat and simmer, partly covered, for 20-25 minutes until the lentils have collapsed and thickened.
Pour in the coconut cream and blend until smooth with a stick blender (or leave it rustic if you prefer some texture).
Finish with a good squeeze of lemon, then season to taste with salt and pepper.
Ladle into bowls and serve with a swirl of extra coconut cream and warm bread.
Nutrition
Estimated per serving
Cook's tip
For a thinner soup add a splash more stock at the end; for a thicker, dhal-like bowl, simmer a few minutes longer with the lid off.
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