Curried Lentil and Garlic Soup

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked brown lentils (alternatively you can use 1 can chick peas if you do not have lentils)
• 9 cloves garlic pressed
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 4 cups veggie broth
• 4 cups water
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 2 carrots finely diced
• 1 onion finely diced
• 4 celery stalks finely diced
• 1 large potato diced
• juice of one lemon
• sea salt and pepper to taste
• 4 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

1. Heat coconut oil on medium heat.  Add onions and saute for 5 minutes
2. Add garlic and saute for another 2 min
3. Add carrots, celery, and lentils, saute for 3 min
4. Add potato saute for 2 min
5. Add cumin, coriander, and turmeric, sea salt and pepper
6. Add veggie broth and water, bring to boil
7. Reduce to simmer once boiled, add lemon juice
8. Simmer for 20 min or until potato is cooked
9. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro

Prep Time and Cook Time: 40 min

Serves: 4-6

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