POL's Spiced Lentil & Coconut Soup

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-06 · Updated 2026-04-06

A comforting, nutrient-rich lentil soup with a creamy coconut twist, named after the POL AI language app for its 'polished' simplicity. Perfect for chilly days. This soup recipe (gluten-free), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs brown lentils, coconut milk, carrot for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup rinsed brown lentils
• 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
• 1 medium diced carrot
• 1 stalk diced celery
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 3 cups chicken or vegetable stock
• 1/4 cup juice lime
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté 1/2 cup diced onion and 2 minced garlic cloves for 3 minutes until translucent.
2. Step 2: Add 1/2 tsp turmeric, 1/2 tsp cumin, and 1 cup diced carrots and celery. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables begin to soften.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 cup rinsed brown lentils, 3 cups stock, and 1 can coconut milk. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for 25 minutes until lentils are tender.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat, stir in 1/4 cup lime juice and 2 tbsp chopped cilantro. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if needed. Let sit covered for 5 minutes before serving.