This refreshing recipe is created by our amazing culinary team to pair perfectly with our 2022 Davis Estates Chardonnay. Hurry and try this pairing at home! Order a bottle HERE  to try the pairing at home!

Ingredients

2 cups of diced onion
2 tablespoons oil
4 garlic cloves, smashed
salt
1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger
2 teaspoons of mustard seeds
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground fennel
¾ teaspoon Aleppo pepper flakes
6 cups of chicken broth
1(14-ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk
¾ cup red lentils, rinsed and picked over
2 makrut lime leaves (available fresh and frozen at Asian markets)
6 ounces baby spinach, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
Unsweetened toasted coconut flakes, to garnish
Chopped cilantro, to garnish

METHOD

In a medium stockpot, combine the onion, oil, garlic and pinch of salt. Set the pot over medium-high heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions have softened and are just beginning to brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in 2 teaspoons of ginger, the mustard seeds, turmeric, coriander, fennel and pepper flakes and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, for about 1 minute.

Add the broth, coconut milk and lentils and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook until the lentils break down, 30 to 40 minutes.

Stir in the spinach and return to a simmer. Off the heat, add the remaining 1 teaspoon of ginger and the lime juice and season with salt to taste. Serve, garnished with coconut flakes and cilantro.

WINE PAIRING SUGGESTIONS

This dish pairs beautifully with our 2022 Davis Estates Chardonnay, thanks to its  that complements the the creaminess and spice of the soup. The wine’s richness enhances the sweetness of the celery root, making it the perfect match.

If you’re looking for more pairing options, here are a few additional suggestions:

• 2022 Sauvignon Blanc: Its Acidity pairs well with the spice of the soup.
• 2023 Lily Fleur Rose: This wine’s freshness beautifully complement the toasted coconut.