Thai Coconut Curry Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• •¼ cup cilantro
• •1 teaspoon garlic
• •1 teaspoon ginger
• •1 can coconut milk
• •1 tablespoon olive oil
• •1 cup onion
• •1 cup lentils
• •½ teaspoon salt
• •1 sweet potato
• •2 teaspoons thai red curry paste
• •¼ teaspoon turmeric
• •6 cups water

Method

Adapted from foodista.com

1. 1Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan.
2. 2Add the onions, ginger and garlic.
3. 3Cook over medium heat until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
4. 4Stir in Thai red curry paste.
5. 5Cook several minutes or until fragrant.
6. 6Add water, lentils, sweet potatoes and turmeric.
7. 7Bring to a boil.
8. 8Reduce heat to medium-low, cover.
9. 9Cook about 20-25 minutes or until lentils and sweet potatoes are soft.
10. 10Add salt.
11. 11Stir in coconut milk.
12. 12Cook five more minutes.
13. 13Garnish with fresh cilantro.