Coconut and Red Lentil Soup

This is so good! It is from Crazy Sexy Kitchen!

  • 1 1/2 tbsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tbsp coriander seeds
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 1/2 c red lentils
  • 4 c vegetable stock
  • 1 can lite coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp minced ginger
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest
  • Juice of 2 lemons
  • 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped
  • 1 avocado, diced

Toast cumin and coriander I’m a dry pot. Place in a spice grinder and pulse till fine. Add oil to the pot and heat over medium, add the onions and spices and cook until the onions are spot.

Add the lentils, stock, coconut milk, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 40 – 50 minutes until thick. Remove from heat. Stir in lemon zest, juice and cilantro.

Serve with avocado on top.

Serves 8.

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