Golden Turmeric Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 2 T coconut oil
• 1 small yellow onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 T curry powder
• 1 t turmeric powder
• 1 inch knob of ginger, grated
• 1 and 1/4 cup red lentils
• 2 sweet potatoes, chopped
• 2 large carrots, diced
• 5 C veggie broth
• 1 C full fat coconut milk
• 3 cups kale, de-stemmed and torn
• 1/8 tsp black pepper
• juice from 1/2 lemon
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (plus more from serving)

Instructions

1. Melt fat of choice in a large soup pot.
2. Add onions and cook until translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
3. Add in garlic, curry powder, and turmeric and cook another 30 seconds.
4. Add in ginger, lentils, sweet potatoes, carrots, and broth.
5. Bring to a boil over high heat then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes, until lentils are soft and the sweet potatoes tender.
6. Stir in coconut milk, kale, and black pepper. Cook for 3-5 minutes, until kale softens.
7. Turn off heat and add in lemon juice and chopped cilantro. Enjoy!