Island Vibes Coconut Lentil Soup - Alberta Pulse Growers

Ingredients

• 1 cup (250 mL) dry red split lentils
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) oil, coconut or canola
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) onion, diced
• 1 inch (2.5 cm) piece of ginger, peeled & finely chopped or grated (or 1 tsp/5 mL ground ginger)
• 1 tsp (5 mL) garlic powder or 1 clove, minced
• 1 tsp (5 mL) mild curry powder
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground turmeric
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) paprika, regular or smoked
• 2 tsp (10 mL) brown sugar or maple syrup
• 1 can (400 mL) coconut milk
• 3 cups (750 mL) veggie or chicken broth
• 1 cup (250 mL) sweet potato or butternut squash, peeled & diced
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) fresh lime juice, divided
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt & black pepper, to taste
• plain Greek yogurt, chopped fresh cilantro or parsley, toasted shredded coconut
• chili flakes or a drizzle of chili oil, for extra heat!
• 2 large whole wheat or white pita
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) oil
• Seasonings: salt, pepper, seasoning salt, pinch of curry powder