Thai Coconut Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 200g red lentils, rinsed
• 400ml coconut milk
• 700ml vegetable stock
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp ginger, minced
• 2 tsp Thai red curry paste
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1 potato, diced
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• fresh coriander and lime wedges for garnish

Method

1. Heat oil in a pot over medium heat; sauté onion, garlic, and ginger for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
2. Stir in curry paste and cook for 1 minute.
3. Add lentils, stock, carrot, and potato; bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until lentils are soft.
4. Pour in coconut milk and stir well; simmer for 5 more minutes.
5. Season with lime juice and soy sauce to taste.
6. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh coriander and lime wedges.