Make this delicious Thai green curry lentil soup at home
Thai green curry lentil soup combines the aromatic and spicy flavors of Thailand with the hearty, comforting texture of lentils. Originating from Thai cuisine, known for its complex interplay of flavors—sour, sweet, salty, bitter, and spicy—this dish offers a vegetarian twist on traditional green curry. It is a perfect blend of health and taste. So, let's get cooking.
Gather the following ingredients
For this soup, you'll need one tablespoon olive oil, two minced garlic cloves, one chopped onion, one tablespoon grated ginger, two tablespoons green curry paste, three cups vegetable broth, one 400ml can coconut milk, one cup rinsed dried lentils, two cups chopped spinach leaves, and salt to taste. Add lime juice and garnish with cilantro or basil if desired.
Prepare your vegetables
Begin by heating the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped onion to the pot and saute until they are soft and translucent, which should take about five minutes. Then stir in the grated ginger and cook for another minute until fragrant. These steps lay down the aromatic foundation for our soup.
Add curry paste and liquids
Stir in the green curry paste with the sauteed onions and garlic until well combined. Pour in the vegetable broth slowly while stirring to integrate all flavors together seamlessly. Add in your rinsed lentils followed by pouring in the coconut milk. Bring everything to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer, uncovered, for about 25 minutes or until lentils are tender.
Incorporate greens and season
Once your lentils are cooked through but still holding their shape, add chopped spinach leaves into your pot. Stir them through until they wilt into your soup, which should take around three minutes. Season your soup with salt according to taste, then squeeze in fresh lime juice for that quintessential zesty kick that balances out richness.
Serve it up!
Serve the Thai green curry lentil soup hot, directly from the stove, for the ultimate comfort on chilly evenings, or whenever you crave a bowl filled with warmth and rich flavor without meat or eggs. Garnish with fresh cilantro or basil leaves, if desired, before serving. This adds an extra layer of freshness, making each spoonful a delightful experience.
