Description
North Pole Adas bring magical Nordic comfort in one delightful dish. Crisp winter flavors blend seamlessly with hearty ingredients, inviting you to savor a classic Scandinavian culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup red lentils, rinsed and drained
- 4 cups (960 milliliters) vegetable broth
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) coconut milk
Aromatics and Spices:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley
- Additional coconut milk
- Toasted bread
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious cooking vessel over medium flame, introducing diced onions and gently transforming them until they become translucent and delicate.
- Introduce aromatic elements – minced garlic, earthy cinnamon, warm nutmeg, and zesty ginger – allowing their essence to permeate the kitchen for approximately one minute.
- Cascade vibrant red lentils into the pot, followed by vegetable broth, creating a harmonious liquid landscape. Activate a rolling boil, then reduce thermal intensity to a gentle simmer.
- Allow lentils to soften and break down, periodically monitoring their transformation for 20-25 minutes until they reach a tender, yielding consistency.
- Transform the mixture into a silky, uniform texture using an immersion blender, ensuring no textural irregularities remain. For precision, transfer carefully to a countertop blender if preferred.
- Infuse luxurious coconut milk into the velvety soup, delicately adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper to elevate the flavor profile.
- Gently reheat without permitting the liquid to reach a turbulent boil, preserving the soup’s nuanced character.
- Present the North Pole Adas in warm serving vessels, adorning with verdant fresh parsley and a graceful coconut milk drizzle.
Notes
- Select small, uniform red lentils for even cooking and smoother texture.
- Use freshly ground spices to enhance the aromatic warmth of the dish, releasing more complex flavor profiles.
- Avoid boiling after adding coconut milk to prevent potential separation or curdling of the liquid.
- Consider toasting whole spices before grinding for deeper, richer taste complexity that elevates the entire soup experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 12 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg