Simply Souperlicious – Vegan Carrot, Red Lentil and Ginger Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb of carrots, peeled and chopped and roasted
• 1 cup red lentils
• 1/8 teaspoon rosemary
• 1/8 teaspoon ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon all spice
• 1/8 teaspoon cloves
• 1/8 teaspoon garam masala
• 10 cherry tomatoes roasted
• 1 red onion
• 1 leek
• 1 shallot (raw), chopped
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• 1 sprig thyme
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne powder
• 1/8 teaspoon spicy paprika
• 5 cup(s) vegetable stock
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon lemon-infused olive oil
• 2 tablespoons apple-cider vinegar
• Pinch salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup, coconut milk (or almond milk)
• 1 tablespoon coconut butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 squeeze lemon
• 1 squeeze honey
• 1 ripe avocado cored (optional)
• Cilantro leaves for garnish