Carrot and Lentil Soup with Warming Spices - The Pesky Vegan

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon coconut oil ((or other cooking oil))
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4-5 large carrots, scrubbed and diced ((approx. 1.1 lb / 500 g))
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
• ½ teaspoon ground fenugreek
• 5 cups (1.2 litres) vegan stock ((plus more if necessary))
• 1 cup (200 g) dried red split lentils, rinsed ((see notes))
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• Small handful fresh coriander (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste