Thursday 14 May 2015

20 minute thai coconut curry soup

so quick and easy

1 tbsp coconut oil
1 clove garlic minced
1 small onion finely chopped
1 tbsp finely chopped lemongrass
1 tbsp fresh minced ginger
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp curry paste  I used red curry paste
1 can coconut milk
2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
1 small can lentils


In a soup pot put coconut oil on med-low heat
add onions,garlic,lemongrass,ginger
let cook until onions are clear
add curry paste stir
add coconut milk and stock
add drained lentils
add salt and pepper
bring to a boil and then simmer for 10 minutes

garnish with finely chopped thai basil

you could add shrimp, or chicken to this soup as well
great base soup to add whatever you fancy
If you like it a little more heat to your curry add a pinch of cayenne


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