{"id":"5321068c-d51e-4e4c-818e-5572278a2b66","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/5321068c-d51e-4e4c-818e-5572278a2b66","source_url":"https://nami-nami.blogspot.com/2012/06/coconut-and-carrot-soup-with-lime-and.html?m=1","title":"Coconut and carrot soup with lime and basil","servings":4,"servings_text":"4 to 6","total_time":"15-20 minutes","ingredients":[{"text":"350 g carrots","item":"carrots","quantity":350,"unit":"g"},{"text":"1 medium onion","item":"medium onion","quantity":1},{"text":"1 Tbsp vegetable oil","item":"vegetable oil","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"220 g red lentils (about 1 cup), rinsed and drained","item":"red lentils (about 1 cup)","quantity":220,"unit":"g","preparation":"rinsed and drained"},{"text":"1 litre vegetable stock","item":"litre vegetable stock","quantity":1},{"text":"thumb-sized piece of fresh ginger, finely grated","item":"thumb-sized piece of fresh ginger, finely grated"},{"text":"400 ml coconut milk","item":"coconut milk","quantity":400,"unit":"ml"},{"text":"2 garlic cloves, crushed","item":"garlic cloves","quantity":2,"preparation":"crushed"},{"text":"1.5 tsp cumin seeds, ground","item":"cumin seeds, ground","quantity":1.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1.5 tsp coriander seeds, ground","item":"coriander seeds, ground","quantity":1.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"0.5 tsp salt","item":"salt","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 lime, juiced","item":"lime, juiced","quantity":1},{"text":"a pinch of chilli flakes (I used Aleppo chili)","item":"chilli flakes","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","preparation":"I used Aleppo chili"},{"text":"a handful of fresh basil leaves","item":"fresh basil leaves","quantity":1,"unit":"handful"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Peel or scrub the carrots and cut into 1 cm slices."},{"number":2,"text":"Peel and chop the onion."},{"number":3,"text":"Heat oil in a heavy saucepan, add the onion and fry for a few minutes."},{"number":4,"text":"Add the carrots and lentils and a sprinkle of salt, sauté for another few minutes."},{"number":5,"text":"Now add the vegetable stock, grated ginger, crushed garlic, cumin and coriander seeds as well as the coconut milk."},{"number":6,"text":"Bring into a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer gently for 15-20 minutes, until the lentils and carrots are soft."},{"number":7,"text":"Process the soup until smooth (I prefer a jug blender, but an immersion blender would work as well)."},{"number":8,"text":"Season to taste with salt, lime juice and chilli flakes."},{"number":9,"text":"Garnish with basil leaves and serve."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:42:15.945111+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:42:15.945111+00:00"}