Name: Oriental Lentil Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 Servings
Cuisine: Other

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January 26, 2026

Warm and satisfying, this oriental-inspired lentil soup combines red lentils, coconut milk, and fragrant spices like cumin and coriander with garlic, ginger, and tomatoes for a rich, hearty base. Finished with a squeeze of lime, fresh spinach or kale, and optional toppings like creamy yogurt, raisins, and fresh herbs, it’s a comforting, flavor-packed dish that brings the tastes of the Middle East straight to your kitchen.

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Oriental Lentil Soup

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WarningMilk and 2 other allergens identified

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Instructions

Peel and finely dice the onions and garlic. Peel a piece of ginger with a spoon or knife and grate it finely (tip: frozen ginger works best). Place the peeled tomatoes in a bowl and gently crush them with your hands to make a smooth tomato sauce. Rinse the lentils thoroughly in a sieve.

Place cumin and coriander seeds in a pot without oil and toast over medium-high heat for about 2 to 3 minutes. Then add oil, onion, diced garlic, and ginger and sauté for about a minute, until the onions are translucent.

Add the lentils, reduce the heat, and then deglaze with water, tomatoes, and coconut milk. Simmer the lentil soup with the lid on for 20 to 25 minutes, until the lentils are nice and soft.

Season the soup with lime juice, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Wash the spinach and stir it into the soup. Wash the coriander and roughly chop it.

Divide the soup between two plates and serve with raisins, yogurt and fresh coriander.

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Hi, I’m Julia, and I’m the recipe developer, photographer, and author behind Jules’ Menu. I’ve spent the last eight years perfecting healthy everyday recipes so they strike the perfect balance between healthy and nourishing, simple and practical, and gourmet-level delicious.