Coconut Curry Lentil Soup

Ingredients:
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1 + ½ cups dry brown lentils
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1 tablespoon coconut oil
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½ cup onion, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon ginger, grated
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¼ teaspoon turmeric
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2 teaspoons garam masala seasoning
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½ tablespoon yellow curry powder
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1 teaspoon cumin
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2 medium carrots, cubed into ¼-inch pieces
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1 sweet potato, cubed into ¼-inch pieces
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1 + ½ cups water
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2 cups vegetable broth
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1 (400 ml) can full-fat coconut milk
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salt and pepper, to taste
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fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
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Instructions:
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Pour lentils into a large bowl. Rinse and drain. Pour boiling water on top to cover the lentils, and let it sit for 10 minutes. Set aside.
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In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, ginger, and turmeric. Saute until onions are soft and translucent (about 2-3 minutes). Add garam masala, curry powder, and cumin and cook for an additional minute.
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Stir in the lentils, carrot, sweet potato, water, vegetable broth, and coconut milk. Bring to a boil over high heat, then turn to low and simmer covered for 15 minutes.
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Remove one cup of the soup and blend together, and pour back into the pot. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve soup with fresh cilantro on top (optional).