Spicy Coconut Lentil Soup

• 2 teaspoons Coconut Oil (or Olive Oil)
• 1 Red Onion, Chopped
• 1 whole 2 Inch Piece Of Peeled Ginger, Chopped
• 5 cloves Garlic, Chopped
• 2-4 Chile Peppers (Serrano, Jalapeno, Red Chile), Seeded And Chopped
• 5 cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth
• 15 ounces, fluid Light Coconut Milk
• 1 cup Red Lentils, Sorted And Rinsed
• 1-1/2 teaspoon Cumin
• 1-1/2 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
• 1 Tablespoon Honey
• 2 teaspoons Chile Powder
• 2 whole Limes, Juiced
• Salt And Pepper, to taste
• Optional Garnish: Chopped Cilantro

1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add the chopped onion. Cook until onion begins to soften then add ginger, garlic and chile peppers. Season mixture with salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat until everything has softened.
2. While the onion mixture is cooking, combine chicken broth, coconut milk, lentils, cumin, paprika and coriander in a soup pan. Bring to a boil.
3. Once the onion mixture has softened, add it to the lentil mixture. Simmer over low heat for approximately 40 minutes, or until the lentils are soft and starting to break down. Stir occasionally.
4. Once the lentils are cooked add the honey, chile powder and lime juice. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Heat until you are ready to serve. Top each bowl with cilantro.

coconut oil, red onion, ginger, garlic, peppers, chicken broth, milk, red lentils, cumin, paprika, ground coriander, honey, chile powder, whole limes, salt, cilantro

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/soups/spicy-coconut-lentil-soup/ (may not work)