Spiced Carrot & Lentil Soup - Community Servings

Ingredients

• 1-pound of carrots (3-4 medium carrots), washed and diced
• 4 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 3 tablespoons of Garam Masala spice
• 1 tablespoon of Turmeric, optional
• 1 teaspoon of dried mint, optional
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1 teaspoon of black pepper
• 1 cup of cooked red lentil
• 4-5 cups of low-salt vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon of pumpkin seeds, optional