curry lentil soup

 

Everyone loved this soup and my son had TWO bowls which speaks volumes.

curry lentil soup (slightly adapted from the minimalist baker)

1/4 cup water

1/4 cup diced onion (I used 1 tablespoon dried onion)

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1 teaspoon dried ginger

1/2 jalapeno, minced

2 cup sliced carrots (I used a can of sliced carrots to use some food storage since we're moving!)

3 cups vegetable broth

1 can light coconut milk

1 cup rinsed lentils

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon curry powder

Heat a large pot over medium heat.  Once hot add water and onion.  Saute until softened and lightly browned.  Add garlic, ginger, jalapeno and saute 2-3 minutes.  Add a pinch of salt and carrots.  Cook 1-2 minutes.  Add broth and coconut milk.  Bring to a low boil.  Add lentils and stir.  Once the mixture comes to a low boil, reduce heat to low until you get a gently simmer.  Add soy sauce and curry.  Simmer uncovered 12-16 minutes until lentils are soft.