Indian Spiced Lentil Soup with Turmeric

Ingredients

• 1 cup red lentils rinsed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large onion finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 inch ginger grated
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper freshly ground

Instructions

1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. 2 Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. 3 Stir in the garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and chili powder. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
4. 4 Add the diced tomatoes with their juice and cook for another 3 minutes.
5. 5 Pour in the vegetable broth and add the rinsed lentils. Bring to a boil.
6. 6 Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the soup simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
7. 7 Stir in the coconut milk and lime juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. 8 Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to blend the flavors.
9. 9 Remove from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro.
10. 10 Serve hot, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.