Curried Lentil Soup

I made this soup last weekend, and thank goodness I did because it was great for quick dinners throughout the week. The lentils make it nice and hearty, which was also great for week 2 of my cleanse. It had a mild spice using the amount of spices in the recipe, so add a couple more dashes of each spice if you want it spicier.

It is cold and rainy outside, the perfect day to have a big bowl of a healthy warming soup. Go make yourself a pot!

Curried Lentil Soup
What you need:
2 T. olive oil
1 big onion, chopped
3 cloves of garlic, minced
2 large carrots, chopped
3 celery stalks, chopped
1-2 T. curry powder
1 t. garam masala
1/2 t. coriander
1 t. tumeric
shake of salt & pepper
1.5 cups lentils (green or french lentils work)
5 cups of water
.5-1 can half fat coconut milk

Make it:
1. Heat olive oil in large pot, add onions and cook till softened- 5 mins
2. Add garlic, celery, carrots, and all spices. Cook over med. heat for another 5 min.
3. Add lentils, water, and coconut milk. Bring to simmer for 30-40 min. Taste and adjust spices. Done when lentils are soft.

 Super easy, super tasty, and the kind of soup that will get you through the sometimes dreary days of January! Enjoy.

Katie-Barry