Delicious Easy Coconut Curry Lentil Soup Recipe

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: almond milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

red lentils

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: brown lentils

Green lentils are healthier and brown lentils are often cheaper.

Chop the onion, garlic, ginger, and fresh tomatoes.

Turn the Instant Pot to sauté and add coconut oil to melt.

Add chopped onions, garlic, and ginger to the Instant Pot; stir until onions are translucent.

Add curry powder and red pepper flakes; stir to combine.

Add tomato paste and fresh tomatoes; cook until tomatoes are softened.

Pour in one can of coconut milk (just under 2 cups).

Add the soaked and drained red lentils to the pot.

Add 2 chicken stock cubes and 4 cups of water; stir to combine.

Add spinach or kale to the mixture.

Close the Instant Pot lid, ensuring the vent is set to sealing; set to manual for 5 minutes.

Once cooking is complete, release the steam and open the lid.

Add salt and pepper to taste, approximately 1 teaspoon each.

Stir in fresh lime juice to brighten the flavors.

Ladle the soup into bowls and top with fresh coriander.

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