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Oriental Lentil Soup with Coconut Milk (Vegan)

Hearty, spicy soul food with an exotic aroma – the perfect comfort for cold days.

40 Min.

Preparation

1. Sauté the onion and garlic:
In a large pot, sauté the diced onion in a little oil until translucent. Add the garlic and sauté briefly.

2. Add the vegetables:
Add the carrots, parsnips, and cauliflower florets to the pot and sauté for about 5 minutes.

3. Stir in the spices and lentils:
Add the onion powder, cumin, ginger, coriander, caraway, paprika, turmeric, and sugar. Stir well.

4. Add liquid and tomatoes:
Add the chopped tomatoes, vegetable stock, and bay leaves to the pot. Season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes if necessary.

5. Cook:
Bring everything to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

6. Stir in the cooked lentils:
When the lentils are dry, add them now and simmer for another 10 minutes.

7. Refine:
Stir in soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, and coconut milk. Season to taste and garnish with fresh herbs as desired.

Nutritional information approx. (per serving):
• Calories: 350 kcal
• Protein: 20 g (approx. 22%, poteinreich)
• Fat: 10 g
• Carbohydrates: 45 g
• Fiber: 12 g

 

Ingredients:

(4 servings)

Vegetables & legumes:

  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 clove of garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • 1 parsnip, diced
  • 1 small cauliflower, divided into florets
  • 600 g lentils (cooked from a can or dry, rinsed)
  • 400 g can of chopped tomatoes
  • 1 liter vegetable broth

Spices & flavors:

  • 1.5 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp fresh, grated ginger
  • 0.5 tsp ground coriander
  • 0.5 tsp ground caraway
  • 0.5 tsp paprika powder
  • 0.5 tsp turmeric powder
  • 0.5 tsp sugar
  • Salt, pepper, chili flakes to taste
  • 2 bay leaves

For a special flavor:

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 30 ml coconut milk (solid portion)
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