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October 19, 2016

Thai Red Lentil Carrot Soup (Vegan)

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A fast and comforting Thai inspired red lentil and carrot soup.

Thai Red Lentil Carrot Soup in Bowls with Spoons

I tend to like soups with a bit of heat or spice, especially in the colder months. This Thai inspired red lentil soup is one of my favorites at the moment, lively and warming, it’s tailor made for cool fall or winter days.

Thai Red Lentil Carrot Soup in Bowls on Table

It packs a punch flavor-wise and totally hits the spot when you need a little warming from the inside out.  It’s also rather quick to put together and only needs 15-20 minutes of simmering on the stove, which makes it a go-to on weeknights.  I should also mention that it only improves with an overnight stint in the fridge (as most soups do) so it’s easy to make a batch ahead of time to eat throughout the week.

Thai red curry paste, garlic and coconut milk give the soup a rich, complex flavor, while red lentils (along with carrots) serve as the foundation.  They cook up quick and give the soup added body and its velvety texture (not to mention a nice bit of fiber and protein as well).

Thai Red Lentil Carrot Soup Close Up

If I have the time I like to give them a good soak beforehand to help them be more digestible but if you are pressed for time it’s not crucial as they soften easily while simmering and are already quite low in phytic acid compared to other legumes.

The beauty of using Thai red curry paste is that you can make the soup as mild or hot as you like by adjusting the amount of paste you use.  I like a medium heat, enough to waken up your taste buds and warm you up without breaking out into an all-out mouth numbing sweat.

Satisfyingly soothing, it’s the kind of soup you’ll want to cozy up with on a cold day, or even add to your holiday menu to liven up a traditional meal.

Serves 3

Thai Red Curry Lentil Carrot Soup (Vegan)

Sylvie Shirazi

Yields makes 3 cups (1 large mason jar)

This vegan Thai Red Curry Lentil Carrot Soup packs a punch flavor-wise and totally hits the spot when you need a little warming from the inside out.

10 minPrep Time

20 minCook Time

30 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 medium clove garlic, finely minced
  • 2 Tablespoon Thai red curry paste
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ inch piece of fresh ginger, grated on a microplane or fine grater
  • 3 medium carrots, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup/100g red lentils , rinsed (or soaked in water with a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar for 7 hours then rinsed)
  • 2 cups/480ml filtered water
  • 1 cup/240ml regular coconut milk
  • Coconut yogurt for serving (optional)
  • Chili oil for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a medium Dutch oven or soup pot over medium heat. Add the garlic, Thai curry paste, salt and ginger and cook while stirring until fragrant, (about 1-2 minutes).
  2. Stir in the carrots, lentils, water and coconut milk. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat to low and simmer, (stirring occasionally) for 20 minutes, until the soup has thickened.
  3. Remove from heat. Place half of the soup into a high speed blender and puree until very smooth. Return pureed soup to the pot and stir to combine. Reheat if necessary or serve the soup in bowls and garnish with a spoonful of yogurt and a drizzle of oil.

Tags

Diet
vegetarian
vegan
lacto vegetarian
ovo vegetarian
pescetarian
Allergy
gluten free
dairy free
egg free
soy free
wheat free
seafood free
treenut free
sesame free
mustard free
Courses
Soup
Cuisines
Thai
Occasions
Winter

Nutrition

Calories

226 cal

Fat

9 g

Carbs

26 g

Protein

9 g
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Sylvie

Sylvie Shirazi is the recipe developer and food photographer behind Gourmande in the Kitchen. For the last 10 years she’s been making eating more healthfully easy and accessible with gluten-free, grain-free, paleo and vegan recipes that are free from processed ingredients.

Filed Under: Courses/Meal, Diets, Fall, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Recipes, Season, Soups, Vegan, Winter Tagged With: carrot, curry, lentil, soup, Thai

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  1. Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says

    November 1, 2016 at 10:11 pm

    LOVE this recipe!!! We are huge curry fans in my home. Yum!
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  2. Platt College says

    November 1, 2016 at 12:37 pm

    I like that this recipe is vegan. Have to try this recipe this week.
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  3. Emma says

    October 23, 2016 at 1:56 am

    This looks absolutely delicious - and I definitely agree with you on the fact that the spicier a soup, the more they warm you. It's getting really cold and windy here in Denmark, so this recipe came my way at the perfect time :-) Hope you have a lovely Sunday! www.martinyfood.com
    Reply
  4. Amanda Kanashiro says

    October 21, 2016 at 6:13 pm

    I have to try this soup! I am pretty sure I have some of that curry paste!
    Reply
  5. Shelly @ Vegetarian 'Ventures says

    October 21, 2016 at 8:33 am

    I'm so in love with quick and healthy soups that can come together for effortless weeknight dinners. Definitely adding this to my rotation! : )
    Reply
  6. Monique says

    October 20, 2016 at 11:30 pm

    This looks so warm, comforting and delicious. And I love recipes that call for carrots - you've always got a couple in the fridge and they're so economical! :)
    Reply
  7. Megan says

    October 20, 2016 at 10:02 am

    This looks soooo creamy! Love it.
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  8. Marye says

    October 20, 2016 at 4:48 am

    Oh yum! This looks amazing and would be perfect for a cold and dreary day like todaay!
    Reply
  9. Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says

    October 20, 2016 at 4:37 am

    Such a gorgeous soup! I can't wait for it to cool down again so I can try it!
    Reply
  10. Taste of France says

    October 19, 2016 at 6:36 am

    Oh, yum. We try to eat soup every Tuesday, and this is going to be my next recipe to use.
    Reply

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