Bent Lentil Soup - MI Coop Kitchen

Ingredients

• 3 – 4 tablespoons organic margarine (or coconut oil) and/or olive oil (do not overheat olive oil)
• 1 medium carrot, finely chopped
• 1 large celery stalk, finely chopped
• 1 medium onion, medium chopped
• 4-5 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tablespoons minced ginger
• 1-2 tablespoons curry powder
• 1 tablespoon sugar (enhances tang of the lime)
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 or 2 (14-ounce) cans fire roasted tomatoes
• 1 to 1 1/2 cup dried lentils (whatever kind you have on hand)
• 2 1/2 cups water + 3 tablespoons veggie bouillon mixed in
• 1 (14-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk (coconut cream will also work but you may have to add a bit more water)
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (several grinds)
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 to 3 tablespoons lime juice
• Soups