THAI GREEN CURRY LENTIL SOUP

Thai Green Curry Lentil Soup image

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion (diced (about 2 cups))
2 medium cloves garlic (minced (about 2 teaspoons))
4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup French green lentils (rinsed and sorted (any debris or bad lentils discarded))
1/4 cup Thai green curry paste*
1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 14-ounce can lite coconut milk
1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)

Steps:

Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent and beginning to brown, 7 - 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for another minute.
Add the vegetable broth, lentils, curry paste, ginger, coriander, and salt. Increase heat to medium-high and cook, stirring, until the soup comes to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cover. Simmer for 25 - 30 minutes, until lentils are tender.
Add coconut milk and return to a simmer, stirring frequently. Stir in cilantro. Serve.