Carrot Lentil Ginger Soup

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon oil
2 cups chopped carrots (about 4 carrots)
2 chopped shallots (also known as shallots or shallots) – you can substitute ½ onion for shallots
5 garlic cloves, chopped
1 cup dried red lentils
2 teaspoons ground ginger (or 1-2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger)
5 cups water (or vegetable stock)
2 tablespoons soy sauce (or coconut AMINOS sauce)
3 tablespoons tomato paste
salt and pepper (to taste)

Directions:

1. First chop the vegetables. Then add the oil to a large pot and turn on the heat. When it is hot, add the chopped carrots and shallots. Fry for 5-8 minutes (until the vegetables start to brown and caramelize).
2. Then add the chopped garlic. Stir and fry for another 2-3 minutes.
3. Add the red lentils and ginger. Stir with the vegetables and fry for about 1 minute. Then add the water (or vegetable stock), soy sauce and tomato paste.
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 10-12 minutes (until the red lentils are soft and fully cooked).
5. Remove the soup pot from the heat. Puree the soup with a blender until it has a thick, creamy consistency.
6. Serve the soup with your favorite toppings, such as (coconut) cream, cilantro, garlic bread. 

Yield: 4 servings
Recipe: shortgirltallorder.com