Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder (or up to 2T if you are a big curry fan)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/3 cup tomato paste
  • 7 cups water
  • 1 (15 ounce) can coconut milk
  • 2 cups red lentils
  • 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained (chickpeas)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • fresh cilantro (for garnish)
  • lime wedge (for garnish)

Method

  • To a large pot or dutch oven over medium heat, add the oil. Add the curry powder and cinnamon and cook, stirring often, until the spices are fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the onion and cook 2-3 minutes, followed by the carrots, ginger, and garlic, salt, sugar, and tomato paste. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes more.
  • Pour in the water, coconut milk, lentils, and chickpeas. Stir and bring to a simmer. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 25 minutes or until the lentils are tender and the soup has thickened.
  • At the very end, stir in the lime juice. Taste for seasoning and serve with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.