Curry Lentil Soup

Ingredients (15)

• 2 tablespoons olive oil or coconut oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, seeds removed and diced
• 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2- inch piece ginger, peeled and finely grated
• 1 tablespoon yellow curry powder
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 3/4 cup red lentils, rinsed, drained, and picked over
• 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 14.5- ounce can diced fire roasted tomatoes
• 1 13.5- ounce can coconut milk, shaken well
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
• Kosher salt and pepper, to taste
• Garnish: extra cilantro, drizzle of coconut milk, lime wedges