Ingredients
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1 cup brown rice lentils (dried)
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1/2 red onion, chopped
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1 medium carrot, grated
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1 small celery stalk, chopped
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1/2 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 tablespoon curry powder
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1 can (400 mL / 14 oz.) full fat coconut milk
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Salt and Pepper to Taste
Directions
Sub-Title: A Flavorful Vegetarian Meal that Packs a Punch
Description: This spicy lentil soup is bursting with flavor, making it the perfect pick meal for those who enjoy bold tastes. The combination of fresh vegetables and coconut milk adds a delightful balance between creamy richness and crisp bite. It’s a hearty and satisfying meal that you can easily adapt to your taste preferences.
Ingredients:
– 1 cup brown rice lentils (dried)
– 1/2 red onion, chopped
– 1 medium carrot, grated
– 1 small celery stalk, chopped
– 1/2 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
– 1 clove garlic, minced
– 1 teaspoon ground cumin
– 1 tablespoon curry powder
– 1 can (400 mL / 14 oz.) full fat coconut milk
– Salt and Pepper to Taste
Instructions:
1. In a large pot, combine the rice lentils and enough water to cover them by about 2 inches (about 1/2 liter). Add salt to taste and bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the lentils have softened and broken down into smaller pieces, approximately 25 minutes. Stir occasionally during cooking.
2. Meanwhile, chop all the vegetables and sautee them together in a nonstick pan or wok on medium heat. Saute the vegetables until they start to soften, about 5-8 minutes. Set aside.
3. Once the lentils have cooked, use a handheld immersion blender or a blender to puree half of the lentil soup. Transfer the pureed lentils back into the pot along with the sauted vegetables.
4. Add the remaining raw lentils, coconut milk, and seasonings like cumin, curry powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring the soup to a gentle boil before lowering the heat to low again. Simmer the soup gently for another 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to blend well.
5. If desired, stir in more pureed lentils to achieve a thicker consistency, but be careful not to let the soup become too thick.
6. Serving Instructions: Ladle the hot soup into bowls, sprinkle with additional cilantro if desired, and serve immediately.
Servings: 6 Servings
Difficulty Level: Medium
Nutritional Information:
– Calories per serving: 250
– Total Carbohydrate: 27 grams
– Protein: 9 grams
– Fat: 3 grams
– Saturated Fat: 1 gram
– Cholesterol: 0 milligrams
– Sodium: 15 milligrams
– Potassium: 620 milligrams
Time Needed: 50 minutes
Notes: Adjust the amount of spices according to personal preference. To make this dish gluten free, simply replace the rice lentils with regular lentils. For a dairy-free version, use cashew milk instead of coconut milk.
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In a large pot, combine the rice lentils and enough water to cover them by about 2 inches (about 1/2 liter). Add salt to taste and bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the lentils have softened and broken down into smaller pieces, approximately 25 minutes. Stir occasionally during cooking. |
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Meanwhile, chop all the vegetables and sautee them together in a nonstick pan or wok on medium heat. Saute the vegetables until they start to soften, about 5-8 minutes. Set aside. |
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Once the lentils have cooked, use a handheld immersion blender or a blender to puree half of the lentil soup. Transfer the pureed lentils back into the pot along with the sauted vegetables. |
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Add the remaining raw lentils, coconut milk, and seasonings like cumin, curry powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring the soup to a gentle boil before lowering the heat to low again. Simmer the soup gently for another 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to blend well. |
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If desired, stir in more pureed lentils to achieve a thicker consistency, but be careful not to let the soup become too thick. |
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Serving Instructions: Ladle the hot soup into bowls, sprinkle with additional cilantro if desired, and serve immediately. |
