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.