Easy Turkey Lentil Soup Recipe with Coconut Milk
If you're looking for a cozy soup, then this hearty turkey lentil soup recipe is the perfect winter meal. It's full of green lentils, chunky vegetables, tomatoes, spices, and creamy from a final swirl of coconut milk.Includes step-by-step instructions and video.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 382kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1lb g Turkey breast fillets 450g
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 Onion diced
- 3 Carrots diced
- 2 Celery sticks chopped
- 1 tablespoon Curry powder
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 Bay leaf
- Pinch Sea salt
- Pinch Black pepper
- 1 can Chopped tomatoes 14oz
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth 1.4 litres
- 1 cup Green lentils 200g (rinsed and drained)
- ½ cup Coconut milk 115g
Garnish
- ½ Lemon juice
- ¼ cup Fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions
- Add the olive oil to a large Dutch oven or large pot with a lid.Then saute garlic, chopped vegetables, and diced turkey until browned.
- Now add the curry powder, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper. Then fry for another minute.
- Rinse and drain the lentils to remove any small pebbles, then add to the pot along with everything else except the coconut milk.Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and reduce to a lower heat.
- Cover and simmer for 50 minutes over medium to low heat until the lentils are tender.Stir every now and then to ensure it doesn't catch at the bottom of the pot. Then stir in the coconut milk and ladle soup into warm bowls.
- Stir in some lemon juice if using and fresh parsley or coriander.
Video
Notes
Pro Tips
- Stir every now and then to prevent catching the bottom of the pan and add more liquid if required
- Try to the best stock you can for the best flavor
- Using raw turkey will add more flavour to the soup than cooked turkey, as it will infuse more in the pot
- Try not to overcook the lentils as they can disintegrate in the pot, unless that is how you prefer your soup!
- Season with salt and pepper at the end for better flavour control
- You can adjust the consistency at the end by adding more or less coconut milk
- Don't add the coconut milk too early, as it can split and lose it's creamy flavour
- Add lemon or lime juice at the end for a touch of acidity to enhance the flavours
Nutrition
Calories: 382kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 0.2mg | Sodium: 192mg | Potassium: 990mg | Fiber: 19g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 8148IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 7mg