Coconut Curry Lentil Soup

Coconut Curry Lentil Soup

Ingredients

1 tbsp coconut oil

1 large red onion cone #2

2 cloves garlic, cone1

1 tbsp fresh ginger, cone 1

2 tbsp curry powder

½ tsp hot red pepper flakes

4 cups vegetable broth

1can coconut milk

1 can diced tomatoes

2 cups  dry red  lentils

2-3 handfuls of chopped kale or spinach

salt and pepper, to taste

Garnish: chopped cilantro (fresh coriander) and/or vegan sour cream

Instructions

In the 5 qt  heat the coconut oil over medium heat and stir-fry the onion, garlic and ginger until the onion is translucent, a couple minutes.

Add the curry powder, and red pepper flakes and cook for another minute.

Add the vegetable broth, coconut milk, diced tomatoes and lentils. Cover and bring to a boil, then medium click low heat for 20-30 minutes, until the lentils are very tender. Season with salt and pepper.

Before serving, stir in the kale/spinach and garnish with cilantro and/or vegan sour cream.