GOLDEN COCONUT LENTIL SOUP

Just made this! It was very good and pretty inexpensive to make. I did use a lite coconut milk and substituted the salt for some bulion instead. Tastes great! Even my step-father likes it.

GOLDEN COCONUT LENTIL SOUP

Golden Coconut Lentil Soup is a light and fresh bowl with vibrant turmeric and a handful of fun toppings.


INGREDIENTS
1 Tbsp olive oil (or coconut oil) $0.13
1 yellow onion $0.32
2 cloves garlic $0.16
1 inch fresh ginger (about 1 Tbsp grated) $0.13
1/2 Tbsp ground turmeric $0.15
Pinch red pepper flakes $0.02
2-3 carrots $0.33
1/2 lb red or yellow lentils (about 1 cup) $1.35
4 cups water $0.00
13.5 oz can coconut milk $0.99
1/2 Tbsp salt (or to taste) $0.05
TOPPINGS (OPTIONAL)
1/3 cup large, unsweetened coconut flakes $0.16
1/4 bunch cilantro $0.10
2 cups cooked jasmine rice $0.38

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Add the olive oil to a large pot. Dice the onion, mince the garlic, and grate or mince the ginger (I use a small-holed cheese grater). Sauté the onion, garlic, and ginger in the olive oil over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, or until the onions are soft and transparent. While the onions, garlic, and ginger are sautéing, peel and slice the carrots.
2. Add the turmeric and red pepper to the pot and sauté for a minute more. Add the carrots to the pot, sauté for a minute more, then add the lentils and water. Place a lid on the pot, bring it up to a boil over high heat, then turn the heat down to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
3. get the full instructions @ budgetbytes.com

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