Red Lentil Soup Recipe

Inspired by Tantay

Time40m

Serves4

Red lentils blended with aji peppers & coconut milk.

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Ingredients

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Soup Ingredients

1 can (400 ml) Coconut milk

1 medium Onion

3 cloves Garlic

2 tablespoons olive oil

Method

Cooking Instructions

Prepare the Base

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sauté until the onion is translucent.

Add Lentils and Broth

Stir in the red lentils and cook for 1-2 minutes. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.

Add Peppers and Seasoning

Once boiling, lower the heat and add diced aji peppers, salt, and black pepper. Let it simmer for 20-25 minutes or until lentils are tender.

Blend the Soup

Remove the pot from heat. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth. You can also transfer to a blender in batches.

Finish with Coconut Milk

Stir in the coconut milk and lime juice. Heat through for another 5 minutes.

Serve

Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving. Enjoy!