Healing Coconut Lentil Soup
Ingredients
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2-inch piece of ginger, peeled and finely grated
1 tablespoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3/4 cup red lentils
13.5 oz can crushed tomatoes
13.5 oz can unsweetened coconut milk
Salt and pepper
Handful cilantro, chopped for serving
Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring often, until softened and golden brown. This will take 8 to 10 minutes.
Add garlic, ginger, turmeric, and red pepper flakes and stir, cooking until fragrant; about two minutes. Add lentils and stir for another minute. Add a can of tomatoes, 2 1/2 cups of water, the can of coconut milk, and season with salt and pepper; bring everything to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 20 to 25 minutes stirring occasionally.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
To serve add cilantro leaves and lime wedges.