Curry Lentil and Sweet Potato Soup

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons coconut oil
• 3 shallots, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon (1-inch) fresh ginger, peeled & minced
• 1 small serrano pepper, seeded & diced
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 large sweet potatoes (about 2.5 lb.) peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded & diced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 cups Ripple Half & Half
• 1 cup uncooked golden lentils, rinsed
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• Optional Toppings:
• Cilantro
• mint
• lime wedges
• red pepper flakes
• and Ripple Half & Half