Ingredients:

  • 1 tbsp (15ml) Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large Yellow onion, finely diced (approx. 150g)
  • 3 tbsp (45g) Fresh ginger, peeled and grated
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp (5g) Ground turmeric
  • 1 cup (200g) Split red lentils, rinsed thoroughly
  • 4 cups (1L) Low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp Ground cumin
  • 0.5 tsp Fine sea salt
  • 1 can (400ml) Full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 cup (30g) Fresh baby spinach, chopped
  • Juice of 0.5 small lemon

Instructions:

  1. Prep the base. Finely dice the yellow onion and grate the ginger and garlic. Rinse the red lentils in a fine mesh sieve under cold water until the water runs clear. Note: Rinsing removes saponins which can cause a bitter taste.
  2. Sauté the aromatics. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes until translucent and soft.
  3. Activate the spices. Stir in the grated ginger, garlic, turmeric, and cumin. Toast for 60 seconds until the kitchen smells fragrant and earthy.
  4. Combine ingredients. Add the rinsed lentils and the 4 cups of vegetable broth. Stir well to ensure no lentils are stuck to the bottom.
  5. Simmer. Bring the mixture to a boil, then immediately turn the heat down to low. Cover with a tight fitting lid.
  6. Cook. Simmer for 15 to 18 minutes. The lentils are done when they have completely softened and the soup looks thick.
  7. Finish with fat. Pour in the full fat coconut milk and stir. The soup should turn a beautiful golden creamy color.
  8. Add greens. Stir in the chopped spinach. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the spinach is wilted and bright green.
  9. Brighten the flavor. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the lemon juice and salt. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
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