Posted on January 23, 2018 by Kate Halsall
I promise that this Lentil and Coconut Soup tastes better than this picture makes it look!
There are times in an evening where you’d like something uncomplicated but tasty to eat – and this is it! Therefore this Lentil and Coconut Soup has become a staple in our household. Not only does it take less than 25 minutes to make, but it’s also a one pot recipe, so it saves time on the washing up! This recipe makes 2 large servings, is suitable for vegans and is low fodmap, and you could double up the portions to batch cook it.
The lentils are a healthy source of protein and slow release carbohydrates so a perfect healthy meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup red lentils
- 1 tin chopped tomatoes
- 1 tin coconut milk light
- 1/2 cup water
- small bag of spinach
- chilli (optional)
Method
Place all of the ingredients above into a saucepan. Cover and cook over a medium heat until the lentils are cooked and most of the liquid is absorbed – approximately 20 minutes.
If this doesn’t have enough flavours for you, try spicing it up with the following additions:
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp peeled and grated ginger
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp turmeric
This lentil and coconut soup makes a nice filling lunch or evening meal.