Coconut Tomato Lentil Soup

Finally discovered a way to make red lentils yummy - thanks husband for finding this recipe!

Adapted from: https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/curried-lentil-tomato-and-coconut-soup

Ingredients: 

• 2 tablespoons virgin coconut oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 4-5 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2½-inch piece ginger, finely grated
• 1 tablespoon medium curry powder
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• ¾ cup red lentils
• 1 14.5-ounce can crushed tomatoes
• ½ cup finely chopped cilantro
• 1 13.5-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk
• Lime wedges

1. Cook onion in coconyt oil until softened. 
2. Add garlic, ginger, curry powder, and red pepper flakes; cook 2 min.
3. Add lentils; cook 1 min. 
4. Add tomatoes, ½ cup cilantro, salt/pepper, and 2½ cups water. Bring mixture to a boil. 
5. Reduce heat and simmer gently, ~15-20 min.
6. To serve, add cilantro and lime - lime is critical!