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Thai Red Lentil Soup [vegan]
This Thai Red Lentil Soup makes a warming and comforting meal that you can easily whip up from storecupboard ingredients.
Equipment
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Ingredients
- olive oil
- 1 medium onion - finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves - grated
- 3 Tbsp vegan red Thai curry paste
- 1 Tbsp grated ginger
- 150 g carrots
- 250 g red lentils
- 1 Tbsp tomato paste
- 400 g can chopped tomatoes
- 250 ml vegetable stock
- 500 ml water
- 400 ml can coconut milk
- lime juice to taste
- salt
TO SERVE:
- fresh coriander
- chili flakes
- dairy-free cream or yoghurt
Instructions
- Heat some olive oil in a large saucepan. Add finely chopped onion, grated garlic, red Thai curry paste, and grated ginger. Fry gently for a couple of minutes.
- Add roughly grated carrots, red lentils, tomato paste, chopped tomatoes, vegetable stock, water, and coconut milk.
- Bring to the boil. Cook covered medium heat for 20-25 mins until lentils are cooked.
- Blend together to desired consistency. Season with lime juice and salt if needed.
- Served with plenty of fresh coriander on top, a sprinkle of chilli flakes, and a dollop of dairy-free cream or yoghurt.
Nutrition
Serving: 250gCalories: 346kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 14gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 319mgPotassium: 844mgFiber: 16gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 5600IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 84mgIron: 5mg