"Vegan pumpkin lentil soup made with coconut milk, delicious spices and plenty of pumpkin flavor. The perfect protein-packed lunch or dinner!..."
INGREDIENTS
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½ tablespoon olive oil
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1 white onion, diced
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1 large carrot, sliced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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½ tablespoon fresh grated ginger
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1 tablespoon mild yellow curry powder
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Optional: ¼ teaspoon cayenne (only if you like a little heat)
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3 cups water or vegetarian broth
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1 cup green or brown lentils, sorted and rinsed
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1 (15 ounce) can light coconut milk (reserve 2 tablespoons for drizzling on top of soup)
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1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
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1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper
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To garnish:
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Extra fresh diced cilantro
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Greek yogurt
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Salsa (it’s so good!)
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Pita or naan bread for dipping