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Coconut Lentil Soup

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AllRecipes.com - e-mail - By: Liz Hoffmaster

V: Coconut Lentil Soup (Uses soy milk)
Lentils are blended with a coconut and rice milk blend, and seasoned with curry. Serve this yummy soup with rice!

WW Points
Makes: 4 servings
Prep Time: 15 Minutes...Cook Time: 45 Minutes...Ready In: 1 Hour

1-1/2 cups red lentils
2-1/2 cups water
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/2 inch piece fresh ginger root, finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh shredded coconut
3/4 cup soy milk
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Place the lentils and water in a medium saucepan over medium heat, and bring to a boil. Stir in onion, garlic, and ginger. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes, or until lentils are tender.

Place the coconut and soy milk in a blender, and blend until smooth and thick. Stir into the lentil mixture. Season with curry and pepper. Continue cooking 10 to 15 minutes.

One serving equals: Calories: 289...Fat: 4.5g... Cholesterol: 0mg...Sodium: 36mg...Carbs: 45.7g...Fiber: 12.9g...Protein: 18.6g ++++ WWP: 4