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Healing Coconut Lentil Soup

Ingredients

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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.