Golden Turmeric Lentil Soup

Ingredients

Difficulty: Easy

• 250g red lentils, rinsed
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp grated ginger
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1L vegetable stock
• 150ml coconut milk
• 1 lemon, juiced
• Salt to taste

Method

1. 1

   Soften the onion and carrots in the olive oil over medium heat for 6 minutes, then stir in the garlic, ginger, cumin, and turmeric until fragrant.

2. 2

   Add the lentils and stock, bring to a simmer, and cook for 20 minutes until the lentils collapse and thicken.

3. 3

   Blend until smooth (or leave it rustic), then stir in the coconut milk and warm through.

4. 4

   Finish with the lemon juice and salt to taste; ladle into bowls with an extra swirl of coconut milk.