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Easy Lentil Soup with Coconut

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 medium brown onions finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons ground corriander
  • 2 teaspoons mild curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika powder
  • 1 can (400g) chopped tomatoes
  • 2 cups dry red lentils
  • 3 teaspoons salt
  • 1 bouillon cube
  • 750 ml boiling water
  • 1 cup coconut cream

Method
 

  1. Add the oil, onion and garlic to a large pot. Cook for 5-6 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and light brown in colour.
  2. Next add the ground cumin, gorund coriander, curry powder, paprika powder and stir for 1-2 minutes until the spices become fragrant. 
  3. 1.Add the chopped tomatoes and stir for 2 minutes. In the meantime, rinse the red lentils.
  4. After 2 minutes, add the red lentils, salt, boullion cube and water. Cover the pot and bring to a boil. Once boiling, turn the heat down and allow the soup to simmer for at least 15-20 minutes (stirring every 5 minutes).
  5. Once the lentils are soft add the coconut milk, stir and you're done!