Curried Lentil Soup

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 large carrot, finely chopped
• 1 rib celery, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons curry powder
• 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1 1/2 cups dried lentils, washed and picked over
• Salt and pepper
• 1 13.6-oz. can coconut milk
• Chopped cilantro, optional

1. In a large pan, warm oil over medium heat. Cook onion, carrot and celery, stirring often, until softened, about 8 minutes. Add garlic; saute for 1 to 2 minutes longer. Add curry powder; saute for 2 minutes longer.
2. Stir in broth, lentils, 2 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat, cover pot, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until lentils are very soft, about 40 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Working in batches, puree half of soup in a blender until nearly smooth. Return pureed soup to pan. Stir in coconut milk and reheat gently over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally; do not boil. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with chopped cilantro just before serving, if desired.

vegetable oil, onion, carrot, celery, garlic, curry powder, lowsodium, dried lentils, salt, coconut milk, cilantro

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/curried-lentil-soup-0 (may not work)