Coconut Curry Lentil Soup

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Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ medium carrot, diced
• 1 tomato, diced
• ½ onion, diced
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup dried red lentils
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• Herbs & spices (such as cumin, coriander, turmeric, and paprika), to taste
• ½ tablespoon curry powder
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• ½ cup coconut milk

Instructions:

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the diced carrot, tomato, and onion to the pot. Sauté for about 5 minutes, until the vegetables start to soften.
3. Sprinkle salt over the vegetables and stir well.
4. Rinse the red lentils under cold water to remove any impurities. Add them to the pot.
5. Pour in the vegetable broth and stir everything together.
6. Add your preferred herbs and spices to taste. Common choices include cumin, coriander, turmeric, and paprika. Stir well.
7. Sprinkle curry powder over the mixture and give it a good stir.
8. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils are tender and fully cooked.
9. Once the lentils are cooked, stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice.
10. Pour in the coconut milk and stir until well combined. Let the soup simmer for an additional 5 minutes to heat through.
11. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding more salt or spices according to your preference.
12. Serve the coconut curry lentil soup hot. You can garnish it with fresh herbs, such as cilantro or parsley, if desired.

Nutritional values (per serving):

• Calories: Approximately 150
• Fat: 8g
• Carbohydrates: 16g
• Protein: 5g
• Fiber: 5g