Red Lentil Coconut Soup Recipe

Name: Red Lentil Coconut Soup
Prep time: 13 min
Cook time: 28 min
Total time: 41 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 15 ml coconut oil (1 tbsp); 150 g yellow onion, diced (1 medium onion); 15 g garlic, minced (3 cloves); 15 g fresh ginger, minced (1 tbsp); 30 g Thai red curry paste (2 tbsp); 250 g dried split red lentils, rinsed (1 1/4 cups); 960 ml vegetable stock (4 cups); 6 g fine salt (1 tsp); 400 ml canned coconut milk (1 2/3 cups); 60 g baby spinach (2 cups); 10 ml tamari (2 tsp); 15 ml lime juice (1 tbsp); 10 g fresh cilantro, chopped (1/2 cup)

Prep: 13minCook: 28min4 servingsMedium463 cal / servingThai

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A delicious Red Lentil Coconut Soup packed with 19g of protein per serving and just 275 calories. This medium recipe is ready in 41 minutes and perfect for weight-loss, muscle-gain.

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups broth
2 cups diced vegetables
1 can diced tomatoes
Protein of choice (400g)
Seasoning blend
Salt and pepper

Instructions

Prepare all ingredients by washing, chopping, and measuring as needed.
Heat oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat.
Cook the main protein until golden and cooked through, about 9 minutes.
Add aromatics (garlic, onion, ginger) and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add vegetables and cook for 7 minutes until tender-crisp.
Season with spices, salt, and pepper to taste.
Mix all components together until well combined.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs.

Tips & Variations

Meal prep friendly: store in airtight containers for up to 4 days
Swap the protein for any alternative to match your dietary preferences
Add a squeeze of lemon or lime for brightness
Adjust spice levels to your preference
Double the recipe for easy meal prep throughout the week

Nutrition Breakdown

Calories: 463 kcal

Protein: 19.4g

Fat: 23.5g

Carbs: 50.4g

Fiber: 11.5g

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