Brazilian Spiced Lentil Soup
A warming red lentil soup with Brazilian spices — cumin, turmeric, and coconut milk — for a plant-based high-protein meal at nearly zero cost per serving.
5mPrep
30mCook
4Servings
320Calories
18gProtein
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Ingredients
- red lentils
- onion
- garlic cloves
- tomatoes
- coconut milk
- cumin
- turmeric
- paprika
- olive oil
- salt
- lime juice
- cilantro
Ingredients
- 300 g red lentils
- 1 large onion
- 3 piece garlic cloves
- 2 medium tomatoes
- 150 ml coconut milk
- 5 g cumin
- 3 g turmeric
- 3 g paprika
- 15 ml olive oil
- 5 g salt
- 20 ml lime juice
- 15 g cilantro
Instructions
- Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until golden.
- Add spices and toast 1 minute. Add tomatoes and cook 3 minutes.
- Add rinsed lentils and 1 liter of water. Bring to boil, cook 20 minutes until lentils are soft.
- Stir in coconut milk and lime juice. Blend partially for a creamy texture.
- Season well, serve with fresh cilantro and crusty bread or rice.