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Curry Lentil Soup with Coconut Milk

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Healthy Vegan Curry Lentil Soup Recipe with Coconut Milk

This curry lentil soup recipe with coconut milk and cashews is rich and creamy, plus it’s healthy and vegan. It’s so easy to make – and delicious!Healthy Vegan Curry Lentil Soup Recipe with Coconut Milk

This time five years ago, Pat and I were in Thailand, where coconut milk is added to everything. Since that trip, coconut milk has been a more consistent addition to our cooking, including in this curried soup. Even though the spices aren’t necessarily Thai, it still makes me think of all the amazing food we ate on the trip. It has a richness that makes it perfect for winter and it’s filling enough to make it for a main dish. It’s also gluten-free and vegan.

Healthy Vegan Curry Lentil Soup Recipe with Coconut Milk

This soup is so good that Pat begged for a second batch before he’d even finished the first bowl! It’s a recipe we go to when we’re craving healthy comfort food. We usually make a double, or even triple batch, as it heats up well in the microwave for lunch meals at work. Just make sure you pack the coconut flakes, cilantro and cashews separately so they don’t get soggy!
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Curry Lentil Soup with Coconut Milk

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Healthy Vegan Curry Lentil Soup Recipe with Coconut Milk
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This curry lentil soup recipe with coconut milk and cashews is rich and creamy, plus it’s healthy and vegan. It’s so easy to make – and delicious!

  • Author: Kelly Egan
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Thai

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cup lentils (preferably green), rinsed
  • 5–6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon turmeric
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 2 stalks lemongrass, outer layer removed, lower portion finely minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes
  • Pinch of fresh grated nutmeg
  • 1 3/4 cup (1 can) coconut milk
  • 3 tablespoons lemon, lime or orange juice
  • A few handfuls of swiss chard, spinach or kale
  • 1/2 cup coconut flakes, toasted
  • 1 cup cashews, toasted
  • Handful of chopped cilantro, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Combine the lentils, broth, turmeric, thyme and curry in a large pot and bring to a boil. Turn heat down and let simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
  2. In a separate pan, heat the coconut oil over medium high heat. Add the onion and sauté until just browned. Add the lemongrass, salt, and remaining spices and sauté another minute.*
  3. Add the onion mixture, coconut milk and greens to the lentils. Simmer for another five minutes, stirring occasionally, until greens are wilted.
  4. Stir in the citrus juice and serve with toasted coconut flakes, cashews and cilantro on top.

Notes

*At this point I will sometimes sauté additional veggies, like chopped carrots and celery to sneak some additional vegetables into the soup. It tastes absolutely delicious and makes this already vegan and healthy soup into a nutritional powerhouse. It also tastes great with some sauteed mushrooms added at the end.

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Healthy Vegan Curry Lentil Soup Recipe with Coconut Milk
Editor Note: This recipe and post were originally posted January 6th, 2014. This is an updated post with new photos. Want to see what my photos were like three years ago this time? Check out the end of the post!A lot has changed in the past three years, right?
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December 1, 2016  •  Filed Under: Gluten Free Recipes, Main Dishes, Recipes, Soups, Vegan Recipes 14 Comments

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  1. Katerina @ diethood .com says

    December 2, 2016 at 11:15 am

    I LOVE lentil soup! I can’t wait to try this recipe. It looks SO delicious!!

    Reply
    • Kelly Egan - A Side of Sweet says

      December 5, 2016 at 4:22 pm

      Awesome! I know you’ll love it!

      Reply
  2. carrie @ frugal foodie mama says

    December 3, 2016 at 12:50 pm

    This soup sounds fantastic! And love that you made it using coconut milk. 🙂

    Reply
    • Kelly Egan - A Side of Sweet says

      December 5, 2016 at 4:23 pm

      Thanks! The coconut milk makes it sooo creamy!

      Reply
  3. Laura | Petite Allergy Treats says

    December 3, 2016 at 7:27 pm

    This soup looks and sounds sooo good! And I love the updated photos. Do them all if you feel like it:D

    Reply
    • Kelly Egan - A Side of Sweet says

      December 5, 2016 at 4:23 pm

      Thanks! It’s really fun to re-do the old posts that I’m a bit ashamed of! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Sandi G says

    December 4, 2016 at 8:20 am

    I agree with your husband on this one. I would also ask for a second bowl 🙂

    Reply
    • Kelly Egan - A Side of Sweet says

      December 5, 2016 at 4:23 pm

      Haha, or a third! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Joanie @ ZagLeft says

    December 5, 2016 at 6:56 am

    I’m a huge fan of lentils and love the ingredients you’ve added to your soup recipe. I’d be asking for a second batch too!

    Reply
    • Kelly Egan - A Side of Sweet says

      December 5, 2016 at 4:24 pm

      Thanks Joanie! Luckily it makes great leftovers!

      Reply
  6. eat good 4 life says

    December 5, 2016 at 7:24 am

    I love lentil soup. One of my favorite legumes to add to my soups.

    Reply
    • Kelly Egan - A Side of Sweet says

      December 5, 2016 at 4:24 pm

      Agreed! It’s such a nice source of healthy protein.

      Reply
  7. Krista says

    December 5, 2016 at 6:51 pm

    This the best soup recipe I have seen all week! Love this so much!

    Reply
  8. Lauren says

    December 7, 2016 at 1:15 pm

    Mmm, look so good!

    Reply

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