Vegan Coconut Curry Lentil Soup

I just love soups. Especially when the colder temperatures come around, soup is in always on our family menu.

This soup is:

• easy to make
• vegan
• Thai-inspired
• healthy
• deliciou

I can’t get enough of coconut curry soup, so I tweaked my Lentil Coconut Curry Soup for this vegan version. I love this soup so much that I had this for lunch this week, and I plan on making some more this weekend!

What’s in this Vegan Coconut Curry Lentil Soup?

Shiitake mushrooms are culinary mushrooms that add that umami flavour to any dish. The beta-glucans or polysaccharides found in these fungi provide antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. They are an excellent source of copper and other minerals.¹

Tip: Use the mushroom stems to make broth!

Red lentils are legumes that provide a good source of fiber and protein. I like using red lentils because they cook quickly with no soaking required. And I find that I can digest them more easily than other legumes. I tend to get red lentils from the bulk section of our local grocery store. I bring my own jar and get what I need. See some of my tips for a zero waste kitchen.

Coconut milk provides healthy fat and rich creaminess to this soup.

The red curry paste, ginger, cilantro and lime add the Thai inspired flavors.

Let’s make this Vegan Coconut Curry Lentil Soup

Place a large pot on the stove on medium heat. Add the coconut oil. Once the oil is warmed up, add the onions and garlic. Cook for about 5 minutes until the onions are translucent.

Add the ginger and shiitake mushrooms. Cook for a couple of minutes.

Add the red curry paste. Stir until everything is covered with the curry paste.

Add the coconut milk, water and red lentils. Bring to a boil then cover to simmer for about 10 minutes until the lentils are soft and cooked through.

Turn off the heat and add the green bell pepper, cilantro, lime juice and salt. Stir thoroughly.

Serve warm and enjoy!

You may also enjoy these other soup recipes:

• Creamy Broccoli Soup {dairy-free}
• Cauliflower Leek Soup {dairy-free}
• Lentil Coconut Curry Soup
• Roasted Butternut Squash and Cauliflower Soup {dairy-free}
• Vegetable Corn Chowder {dairy-free}
• Instant Pot Bone Broth

Let me know how you like this Vegan Coconut Curry Lentil Soup! Please leave a comment or rating below.

Vegan Coconut Curry Lentil Soup

This is a vegan version of my favorite coconut curry soup.

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Course: Soup

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: dairy-free

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Servings: 4 -6

Author: Melissa Torio

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp virgin coconut oil
• 1 onion diced
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 2 tbsp ginger minced
• 10 shiitake mushrooms de-stemmed and sliced
• 3 tbsp red curry paste
• 1 400mL can coconut milk
• 3 cups water
• 1 cup red lentils rinsed
• 1 green bell pepper diced
• 1 handful cilantro roughly chopped
• juice of 1 lime
• 1 tsp sea salt

Instructions

• In a large pot, set to medium heat, add coconut oil.
• When the oil is hot, add onion and garlic. Sauté until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
• Add ginger and mushrooms. Cook for a couple more minutes.
• Add red curry paste. Stir until everything is covered with the paste.
• Add coconut milk, water and red lentils. Bring to a boil, cover and let simmer for 10 minutes or until lentils are cooked through.
• Turn off heat. Add bell pepper, cilantro, lime juice and salt. Stir thoroughly.
• Serve warm and enjoy!

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1. “Mushrooms, Shiitake.” The World’s Healthiest Foods, whfoods.org/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=122.