Green Lentil Soup With Coconut Milk And Indian Spices Recipe

Ingredients

1 onion, diced finely

2 cloves garlic, minced

3 tablespoons butter

2-1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme (oe 1 teaspoon dried)

1-1/2 teaspoons turmeric

6 cups vegetable (or chicken) broth

1-1/2 cups French green lentils (or brown lentils, if that is what you have)

3 tablespoons butter, clarified

1/2 teaspoon cardamom

1/4 teaspoon cloves

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

a pinch of nutmeg

black pepper

1 cup coconut milk

Preparation

Saute garlic and onions in the butter until they reduce in volume, 5-10 minutes. Reduce heat, add thyme and turmeric, and continue to cook until onions are translucent, 10-15 minutes.

Add stock and lentils. Simmer 25-30 minutes, until lentils are tender.

Warm clarified butter in small saucepan. Add cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, and pepper. Saute until aromatic, 2-3 minutes.

Add clarified butter and spices to the soup, along with the coconut milk. Cook 15 minutes to blend flavors.