Coconut Red Lentil Soup

This delicious and protein-rich soup has several layers of warm flavors. The coconut milk adds a fantastic touch. You can puree the soup before adding the last ingredients if chunkiness bothers you, but we just left it as is.

Heat:
2 Tbs olive oil in a large soup pot.
Add and cook until golden, about 10 minutes:
2 cups chopped onion
Stir in and cook one minute:
1 Tbs peeled and minced fresh ginger
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
5 garlic cloves
dash of salt
Add and bring to a boil:
3 cups veggie broth
1/2 cup water
Cover and simmer for 25 minutes. Add:
1 cup coconut milk
3 Tbs fresh basil
Juice from one lime
salt
Cook at medium heat for 2 minutes and serve. Enjoy!