Spicy Thai Coconut Soup (Vegetarian)

• 1 cup carrot, grated
• 1 cup red pepper, diced
• 1 cup onion, minced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup brown rice, cooked
• 1 cup red lentil, cooked
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon chili paste
• 1 stalk lemongrass, cracked so the inside shows
• 3 -4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 (8 ounce) can coconut milk

1. Heat the oil in the pan. Add onion, grated carrot and red pepper. Simmer until onion is nearly translucent.
2. Add minced garlic and simmer for one more minute.
3. Add already-cooked brown rice, lentils, lemongrass, brown sugar, chili paste and broth.
4. Stir and heat for 5 minutes.
5. Add can of coconut milk and simmer for 15 minutes.
6. Remove lemongrass stalks and enjoy!

carrot, red pepper, onion, garlic, brown rice, red lentil, brown sugar, chili paste, stalk lemongrass, coconut milk

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spicy-thai-coconut-soup-vegetarian-498388 (may not work)