French Carrot Lentil Soup - Jihi Kitchen

Ingredients

• 6 carrots about 1 1/2 to 2 lbs
• 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
• 1 yellow onion sliced
• 4 stalks celery diced
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 2 cups red lentils
• 8 cups vegetable stock
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tbsp Herbes de Provence
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper freshly ground
• 1/4 cup coconut milk or coconut cream
• bread