Indian Lentil Soup with Sweet Potatoes, Turmeric and Ginger

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup vegetable broth for sauteing
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 red chili, chopped, seeds removed (optional if you want heat)
• 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced into bite-size pieces
• 1 cup lentils
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Fresh ground black pepper
• 1 cup of canned tomatoes
• 4 cups vegetable broth (or more if needed)
• Unsweetened shredded coconut for serving (optional)
• 2-3 tablespoons chopped cilantro for serving (optional)