Lentil Soup

INGREDIENTS

• 1-2 tbsp VomFass Extra Virgin Olive Oil for cooking
• VomFass Curry oil (optional but adds something amazing)
• 2 onions diced  
• 4 garlic cloves, minced  
• 2 tsp ginger grated (or more to taste)  
• 1 tsp turmeric  
• 1 tsp coriander seed powder
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp red paprika powder 
• 1 tsp garam masala  
• 1 cup red lentils  
• 3 cups vegetable stock (but water is also okay)
• 1 cup coconut milk  
• 1 cup chopped tomatoes (optional) 
• Lemon or lime juice
• Fresh parsley or cilantro or dried herbs (optional garnish)
• Salt and pepper to taste 

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat the olive oil in a pan or pot. Add diced onions and sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
2. Add the garlic and ginger and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
3. Add the spices and sauté for a few seconds to allow the flavours to develop.
4. Add your lentils, then vegetable stock, tomatoes, stir and bring to the boil. 
5. Cover and simmer until the lentils have absorbed most of the liquid and are nearly cooked.
6. Add coconut milk and simmer for another 5-10 minutes, or until the lentils are fully cooked. If the sauce is too thick, add a little more broth or coconut milk until the desired consistency is reached. 
7. Season with salt, pepper, lime juice. 
8. Add freshly chopped parsley or coriander or dried herbs of your choice and drizzle vomFASS Curry Oil  before serving over rice.