Coconut Cauliflower Red Lentil Soup
The quickest of all lentils to cook, red lentils make for a nutritious, yet creamy and comforting addition to any soup.
1 small onion, finely diced
1 small carrot, peeled and finely diced
1 celery rib, finely diced
1 inch piece of ginger, peeled and minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp. Coconut Curry Spice Blend (see recipe below)
1 cup red lentils
2 heaping cups cauliflower florets
1 can of coconut milk + 2 cans of water
juice of 1 lime
a good handful of chopped cilantro
OIl, as needed
Salt, to taste
- Preheat your soup pot over medium-high heat.
- Add 2-3 tbsp. of oil, followed by onion, carrot & celery. Season with salt, stir and allow to sweat until soft but not brown.
- Stir in ginger & garlic. Cook 1 minute.
- Stir in spices and cook, stirring constantly for 1 minute.
- Add in lentils, cauliflower, coconut milk and water. Season with salt, bring up to the boil, then reduce heat to a low simmer.
- Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until lentils are softened and soup is thick. You may adjust the texture with more water if you like.
- Finish soup with lime juice & cilantro. Enjoy!
Our SPICE MIX
A nice warm blend of spices perfect for any type of curry or rub!
1 tbsp ground coriander
2 tsp. ground cumin
2 tsp. ground turmeric
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp. cayenne
¼ tsp. nutmeg
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