Indian Red Lentil Soup

 

2 Tbsp Coconut Oil
1/2 Tsp Cumin Seeds
1/2 Tsp Red Chili Flakes

Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, red chili flakes and toast for 1 minute.

1 Cup Onion, Chopped
6 Garlic Cloves, Chopped
1 Bunch Lacinato Kale Stems, Chopped

Add onion, garlic cloves, kale stems and saute for 5 minutes in medium flame.

2 Cups Tomatoes, Chopped

Add tomatoes and saute for 2 more minutes.

1 and 1/2 Cup Red Lentils
4 Cups Water
2 Cups Coconut Milk

Add lentils, water, coconut milk bring it to boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 30 to 35 minutes

1 Bunch Lacinato Kale, Shredded
1 and 1/2 Tsp Salt
1/2 Tsp Ground Black Pepper

Add kale kale, salt and ground black pepper and cook for 2 more minutes.

To Serve:

Cilantro, Chopped
Juice from 1/4 Lemon / Serving

Add chopped cilantro and lemon slice to the bowl.

Yields: 8 Cups
Serves: 4
Taste Note: Tastes AWESOME
Source: wholefoodsmarket
Note: To eat this as a thick soup, use vitamix to puree this into smooth thick soup, no need to add any water. I did this in 2 batches.