Vegan Coconut Curry Lentil Soup

A delicious vegan meal, packed with flavor!

Serves: 4, Prep Time: 10 minutes, Total Time: 50 minutes.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp. coconut oil or olive oil

• 1 medium onion (diced)

• 3 carrots (diced)

• 5 cloves garlic (minced)

• 1 tbsp. fresh ginger (finely minced)

• 2 cups small whole green lentils (rinsed)

• 1 tsp. fresh or ground turmeric

• 2 tbsp. curry powder

• 1 tsp. ground coriander

• ½ tsp. garam masala

• ½ tsp. ground cumin

• ¼ tsp. chili flakes (can omit)

• ½ tsp. salt

• 2 tbsp. tomato paste

• 3 cups reduced sodium vegetable broth

• 3 cups water

• 1 can coconut milk

• ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large pan over a medium-low heat.

2. Add the onions and carrots, cover, and cook gently for 5 minutes.

3. Add the garlic and ginger, cover, and cook for a further 3 minutes.

4. Add the lentils, turmeric, curry powder, coriander, garam masala, cumin, chili flakes, salt, and tomato paste. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring well to combine.

5. Add the vegetable broth and water, bring to a boil, cover, and turn down the heat. Simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the lentils are soft.

6. Add the coconut milk and chopped cilantro.

7. Adjust the seasoning if necessary, and serve.