Simply Souperlicious – Creamy Vegan Tomato, Red Lentil, Fennel and Basil Soup

Ingredients

• 1 cup red lentils
• 2 fennel bulbs, chopped
• 1/8 teaspoon ginger
• 10 cherry tomatoes roasted
• 2 medium potatoes cubed
• 1 red onion
• 1 leek
• 1 shallot (raw), chopped
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• 1 sprig thyme
• 5 sprigs basil
• 2 cans crushed tomatoes
• 1 can tomato paste
• 1 sprig parsley
• 1/8 teaspoon spicy paprika
• 5 cup(s) vegetable stock
• 3 bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons apple-cider vinegar
• Pinch salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup, almond milk
• 1 tablespoon coconut butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 squeeze lemon