Thai Coconut Red Lentil Soup: 5 Amazing Comfort Bowls
Thai Coconut Red Lentil Soup features tender red lentils simmered with coconut milk, curry paste, vegetables, and lime for a creamy Thai-inspired soup.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon ginger
2 tablespoons red curry paste
1 cup red lentils
1 carrot, diced
4 cups vegetable broth
1 can coconut milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 tablespoons cilantro
Instructions
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Heat coconut oil and cook onion until softened.
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Add garlic and ginger and cook briefly.
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Stir in red curry paste.
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Add lentils, carrot, and vegetable broth.
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Simmer for about 15–20 minutes until lentils soften.
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Stir in coconut milk and simmer briefly.
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Add lime juice and season with salt and pepper.
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Serve with cilantro and optional toppings.
Notes
Red lentils naturally thicken the soup as they cook.