Spicy Lentil Soup with Chile and Lemon | Tasty Kitchen: A Happy Recipe Community!

Ingredients

• 3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 Medium Yellow Onion, Diced
• 2 cloves Garlic, Minced
• 2 Tablespoons Minced Fresh Ginger
• Kosher Salt
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• ½ teaspoons Ground Turmeric
• 1 Tablespoon Hot Chile Paste (such As Sambal Oelek Or Gochujang)
• 1 cup Dry Red Lentils, Thoroughly Rinsed And Drained
• 14-½ ounces, weight Canned Diced Tomatoes
• 14 ounces, weight Canned Coconut Milk
• 1 cup Water
• Freshly Cracked Black Pepper
• ¼ cups Chopped Fresh Cilantro
• 2 Tablespoons Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice (about 1/2 Lemon)
• Whole Milk Greek Yogurt Or Sour Cream, For Serving
• Bread For Dipping (like Pita, Naan, Or Country Loaf)