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 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper, freshly ground

Method

1. 01
   Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. 02
   Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. 03
   Stir in the garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and chili powder. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
4. 04
   Add the diced tomatoes with their juice and cook for another 3 minutes.
5. 05
   Pour in the vegetable broth and add the rinsed lentils. Bring to a boil.
6. 06
   Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the soup simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
7. 07
   Stir in the coconut milk and lime juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. 08
   Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to blend the flavors.
9. 09
   Remove from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro.
10. 10
    Serve hot, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.