A Favorite Coconut Red Lentil Soup (VEGAN)

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: almond milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade stock can be more nutritious and cost-effective.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade curry blend

💰Cheaper: cumin

Homemade blends can be tailored for flavor and cost.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onions

Parsley and green onions provide fresh flavor at lower costs.

Prepare to make the soup, which is an Ayurvedic dal with a red lentil base and coconut milk.

Mention the addition of tomato paste for a deep flavor.

Share the story of how the recipe was obtained from the Esalen Cookbook and has been made for years.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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