Description
A creamy and comforting chowder filled with red lentils and sweet corn, perfect for cozy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup red lentils
- 2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté the onion, garlic, and bell pepper until softened.
- Add the red lentils, corn, vegetable broth, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20-25 minutes, until lentils are tender.
- Stir in the coconut milk and heat through.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
For a creamier texture, blend half the chowder before serving. Use fresh herbs for added brightness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg