Curried Lentil Soup

Curried Lentil Soup

Ingredients:
· 2 tablespoons olive oil
· 1 medium onion, diced
· 1 large carrot, diced
· 1 celery stalk, diced
· 3 cloves garlic, minced
· 2 tablespoons curry powder
· 6 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
· 1 1/2 cups dried lentils, washed
· 1/2 teaspoon salt
· Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
· 1 can (13.5 ounces) coconut milk

Directions:
1. In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic and
sauté, stirring often, until softened, about 5-6 minutes. Add curry powder and stir for
an additional minute.
2. Add in broth, lentils, salt and pepper. Stir, and bring to a boil over high heat. Cover,
reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until lentils are soft (35-40 minutes).
3. Using an immersion blender, puree soup to desired consistency. Stir in coconut
milk. Heat gently over medium-low heat until heated through.