Butternut and red lentil soup with coconut milk
If you are looking for a healthy, 100% cocooning, delicious and easy to prepare recipe, then this Butternut and Red Lentil Soup with Coconut Milk is for you!
I must admit that I was hesitant to share with you a recipe for a healthy soup or a gourmet recipe for a walnut and chocolate tart but I told myself that after talking about rebalancing my diet, it would be rather inappropriate to spread a good dessert not there… :- )
You can serve this soup as a starter to a good meal or every day as a complete dish and with the lentils it will give you enough to make a good complete meal.
Butternut and red lentil soup with coconut milk
What ingredients do you need to make this butternut soup recipe?
- butternut squash
- coral lentils
- small carrots
- an onion
- a clove of garlic
- turmeric powder
- ginger powder
- smoked paprika
- coconut milk
- olive oil
- salt and pepper
- lime (optional)
- seeds: squash, sunflower, flax… (optional)
Ingredients details as well as the instructions are available in the recipe card below.
Other ideas for soup recipes that you might also like:
- White Bean and Vegetable Soup
- Creamy Mushroom Soup
- Sweet Potato and Coconut Milk Soup
- Pumpkin and Chestnut Soup
- Pumpkin and Tomato Soup
Other recipe ideas to make with squash:
- Roasted Butternut Squash
- Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta
- Creamy Mashed Pumpkin
- Pumpkin and Pecorino Risotto
- Pumpkin Gratin
Butternut and red lentil soup with coconut milk
Ingredients
- 800 g butternut squash
- 2 small carrots
- 1 onion
- 1 garlic clove
- 200 g coral lentils
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 20 cl coconut milk
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Lime (optional)
- Seeds: squash, sunflower, flax… (optional)
Instructions
- Peel the onion, garlic and carrots and cut them into pieces.In a saucepan, brown them over medium heat with a drizzle of olive oil.
- Meanwhile, brush the butternut squash under running water and peel it.Cut it into small cubes and add it to the pan. Stir.
- Pour in the coconut milk and spices, then add about 1/2 liter of water. Mix gently.
- Add the coral lentils when the liquid boils. Cook for about 15 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Remove from heat and blend using a hand blender or blender.Add salt and pepper.Add a little lime juice at the last minute and a few seeds.Enjoy hot.
Notes
If you ever make my Butternut and red lentil soup recipe and you like it, don’t hesitate to tag me on Instagram @tangerinezest so I can see the result and share it myself…
Finally, just to let you know I am French and I translate my recipes, be indulgent if you see syntax errors and do not hesitate to leave me a comment so I can correct it. I hope you will like my recipes and enjoy your visit to my food blog!
