Lentil Soup: This Creamy Lentil Soup Will Become a Fall Weekly Regular

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups red lentils
• 7 cups water
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 tsp ground coriander
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp ground cardamom ((or a pinch of allspice))
• 1/4 tsp cayenne ((optional))
• 2 tbsp liquid honey
• croutons (for garnish)
• toasted pepitas (for garnish)