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Red Lentil Soup

A delicious and easy to prepare soup that gives great flavour and sustenance.
Keyword: Allen Lim, Biju Thomas, Clean Eating, Feedzone Cookbook, Healthy Eating, Healthy Food, Healthy Food Guide, Healthy Recipe, Healthy Recipes, HFG, Lentils, Red Lentil Soup, Soup, The Feedzone Cookbook
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1-2 tablespoons curry powder (or substitute chilli powder)
  • 1 small onion, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
  • 3 cups water or stock

Optional Additions

  • 1 cup plain yoghurt
  • ΒΌ cup diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (coriander)
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger

Instructions

  • In a large stock pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add the curry powder and toast for a few seconds, then add onion, garlic, jalapeno and coconut milk. Stir together and let cook 5 minutes.
  • Add lentils and water or stock. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat down and let simmer until lentils are tender, about 20-30 minute.
  • If desired, add yoghurt, tomatoes, cilantro and ginger. Adjust flavour with salt.

Notes

From: Thomas, Biju & Lim, Allen (2011) The Feedzone Cookbook - Fast and Flavorful Food for Athletes Velo Press