- Rinse red lentils until the water is mostly clear for a cleaner flavor.
- Keep the simmer gentle and stir near the end so the thickened soup does not catch on the pot.
Nervous system resetSoup · South Asian inspired
Golden Ginger Lentil Reset
A steadying red lentil soup with ginger, turmeric, coconut, and a lime finish.
35 minutesEasy difficulty17g protein
Why it fits
A warm, predictable one pot rhythm and fiber rich lentils make this deeply steadying.
01 Gather
Ingredients
Makes 2 generous servings
- 1 cup red lentils
- 1 can coconut milk
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 lime
- Cilantro
02 Make
The good part
- 01
Sauté ginger and turmeric in a little oil until fragrant.
- 02
Add rinsed lentils, coconut milk, and broth.
- 03
Simmer 22 to 25 minutes until creamy.
- 04
Season generously and finish with lime and cilantro.
03 Know before you cook
Small details, better dinner.
Practical notes for getting the texture right, adapting the ingredients, and saving what is left.
- Light coconut milk makes a thinner, less rich soup.
- Parsley or baby spinach can replace cilantro.
Refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Add water or broth when reheating.
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Per serving, approximately
430 calories17g protein15g fiber
Nutrition is an estimate and may vary with brands and portions.04 The kitchen edit
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