Ingredients

• 1 cup red lentils
• 5 cups vegetable broth
• 1 pound carrots, sliced
• 1/2 red onion, chopped
• 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil or coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon minced red chili flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon ground tumeric
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Sea salt to taste

Directions

1. Place the lentils in a strainer and rinse well under cold water. Drain and place in a large pot together with the vegetable stock, carrots, onions, tomatoes and garlic. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes until the vegetables and lentils are tender
2. Heat the oil in a small pan. Add the cumin, coriander, chili and tumeric and fry over low heat for 1 or 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice. Season with salt to taste.
3. Process the soup in batches, until smooth, in a blender or food processor. Or keep the soup in the pot and process with an immersion blender. Return soup to the pot and add the spice mixture. Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.
4. Garnish with roasted pumpkin seeds and enjoy!