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Spicy Lentil & Coconut soup with Roasted Chickpeas

July 9, 2012 by Alida Ryder 10 Comments

Spicy Lentil & Coconut soup with Roasted Chickpeas

I feel the need to tell you that this soup is both vegan AND one of the best soups I have ever eaten. Now, if you are anything like my meat-craving, Afrikaans family, the words “Vegan” and “Dinner” should never be used in the same sentence. My dad and brothers think of vegans as tie-dye-wearing hippies who pray to the trees and have birds as friends. And until I met vegans who weren’t like that, I thought the same. And even though I don’t think I could ever have their dedication when it comes to cutting out animal products, I still like to venture into their area of cooking every now and then as I find it a serious challenge to stick to proper Vegan rules. Cutting out meat isn’t hard, just take a look at the vast amount of recipes in my Vegetarian category. But using no cream, cheese, yoghurt or milk? I find it near impossible.

Spicy Lentil & Coconut soup with Roasted Chickpeas

I didn’t set out to make a vegan soup when I first started making this soup. I just wanted to play with Indian flavours and decided to use lentils as the main ingredient. Only after I had my second helping of this fragrant soup did I realise that I didn’t use any animal products in this soup, which is definitely a first for me. This of course means that it is MUCH healthier but what was the most impressing to me was that I didn’t miss the meat. The cooked lentils are very meaty in texture and flavour and using fresh spices added all the depth and flavour I normally associate with food made with meat/animal products.

Roasted Chickpeas

The roasted chickpeas adds wonderful crunch but to be honest, I prefer eating them as is. They are my absolute favourite new snack and I often have a bowl of them around when I feel like snacking but can’t be bothered to pop some popcorn.

Serve this soup with roti/naan bread and extra chopped chillies and fresh coriander.

Spicy Lentil & Coconut soup with Roasted Chickpeas

Serves 6-8

2 red onions, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 large carrots, peeled and finely chopped
4 celery spears, finely sliced
2 tsp each smoked paprika, ground cumin, ground coriander, garam masala & turmeric
1 tsp each chilli flakes, cinnamon
500g red lentils
2 x 400g tinned tomatoes
1 tbsp sugar
1-1.5l vegetable stock/water
50ml soy sauce
salt to taste
1x 400ml tin coconut cream
to serve
fresh lime juice
fresh coriander
fresh chopped chillie
for the roasted chickpeas
1x 400g tin chickpeas in water/brine, rinsed
2 tbsp flour
1 tbsp oil
1 tsp each ground cumin, ground coriander, chilli flakes, smoked paprika
juice of 1/2 lemon
1 tsp salt

  1. For the soup, fry the onion, garlic, carrots and celery in canola/sunflower oil until soft and fragrant.
  2. Add the spices and fry for another minute before adding the red lentils, tinned tomatoes and sugar.
  3. Allow to cook for 2-3 minutes and add the vegetable stock/water. (It’s important to remember not to add any salt at this stage or else your lentils won’t soften)
  4. Allow the soup to simmer for 30-45 minutes until the lentils are cooked and the soup has thickened slightly.
  5. Add the soy sauce, coconut cream and then season to taste.
  6. Allow to simmer for another 10 minutes and serve with lime cheeks, coriander and chillies.
  7. To make the roasted chickpeas, pre-heat the oven to 220°c.
  8. Mix all the ingredients and place on a non-stick baking tray.
  9. Place in the oven and allow to roast for 15-20 minutes until the chickpeas are crispy.
  10. Serve on their own or as a topping to the soup.

Filed Under: Curry Recipes, Dinner Recipes, Snacks, Vegetarian Tagged With: curry lentil soup, lentil & coconut soup, Lentil soup, lentil soup recipes, red lentil soup, roasted chickpeas, soup recipes, Spicy Lentil & Coconut soup with Roasted Chickpeas, Vegan, Vegan recipes

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  1. harpy

    May 1, 2015 at 5:34 AM

    What, pray tell, is a lime cheek?

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      May 1, 2015 at 8:41 PM

      If you cut a lime just slightly off-centre, you are left with a lime cheek. šŸ˜‰

      Reply
  2. Flee

    July 23, 2012 at 9:57 AM

    Oh Wow … Those Chickpeas look like little bundles of snackiness, replace popcorn here šŸ™‚ Thank you

    Reply
  3. ally

    July 10, 2012 at 5:44 PM

    fantastic, delicious, perfect recipe!!

    Reply
    • Ally_R

      July 11, 2012 at 9:00 AM

      Thanks Ally!

      Reply
  4. Lezanne

    July 10, 2012 at 12:08 PM

    Tried it for dinner last night – was great! Super easy and a lovely hearty meat-free Monday meal šŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Ally_R

      July 11, 2012 at 9:02 AM

      Lezanne, I’m glad you enjoyed it so much!

      Reply
  5. Debs @ The Spanish Wok

    July 10, 2012 at 10:13 AM

    This sounds amazing, thanks.

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    Reply
  6. Jenny

    July 10, 2012 at 2:24 AM

    Yum, the chickpeas on top sound amazing! I’m going to file this away for winter.

    Reply

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