Curried Lentil and Leek Soup - Lucy & Lentils

Ingredients

• 200 g pack precooked lentils (substitute for 150g uncooked red split lentils)
• 1 large leek (base and green end, finely diced)
• 4 large cloves garlic (finely chopped)
• Large thumb sized piece of ginger (finely chopped)
• 1 green or red chilli (finely chopped)
• 400 g tin of chickpeas (240 drained)
• 400 ml full fat coconut milk
• 550 ml veg stock (water and a stock cube)
• Spices:
• 1 tsp paprika (smoked or hot)
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp curry powder (optional)