Red Lentil And Carrot Soup With Coconut Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups red lentils, well washed

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 onions, finely chopped

4 garlic cloves, minced

2 teaspoons turmeric

2 teaspoons cumin seeds

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon cracked black peppercorns

1 (28 ounce) can Tomatoes, including juice

2 large carrots, peeled

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

6 cups vegetable broth or 6 cups chicken broth

1 (14 ounce) can light coconut milk

1 -4 teaspoon of your favorite hot sauce

1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro (to garnish)

In a large skillet cook onions in the olive oil until soft.

Add garlic, turmeric, cumin seeds, salt and pepper; cook, stirring for 1 minute.

Add tomatoes and bring to a boil, breaking them up as you stir.

Add carrots, lentils, lemon juice and broth.

Spoon mixture into slow cooker; cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours, or low for 8-10 hours.

Stir in coconut milk and continue cooking on high for 20 minutes, until heated through.

Serve topped with fresh cilantro and several dashes of your favorite hot sauce.