Ingredients
Makes 4 Cups
1 yellow onion, finely diced
2 T. garlic, minced
2 T. fresh ginger, peeled, minced
1 T. curry powder
1/2 t. crushed red pepper flakes
Pinch of sugar
4 cups broth– (vegetarian or chicken)
1/2 cup red lentils
Juice of 1 lime
1/4 cup heavy cream– (can use cocoanut milk)
Salt to taste
Garnish:
1/4 cup sweetened, shredded coconut, toasted
1/4 cup dry roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped
2 T. scallions, coarsely chopped
2 T. coarsely chopped fresh mint leaves
Preparation
DIRECTIONS: Saute onion in melted butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, 3-5 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, curry powder, red pepper flakes, and sugar; saute about 1 minute. Add broth, lentils, and lime juice. Simmer, uncovered, until lentils are soft, 15 - 20 minutes. Remove soup from heat. Stir in cream and salt. Garnish soup with coconut, peanuts, scallions, and mint.
