Red Lentil Soup with Sweet Potatoes | Naturally Ella

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup red lentils
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 to 2 cups water
• 1 small sweet potato, peeled and 1/4" cubed (roughly 2 cups)
• 1 carrot, diced
• 4 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon good-quality curry powder
• Pinch of cayenne, optional
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup golden raisins
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 7 ounces can whole-fat coconut milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (see note)
• Cooked grains, for serving
• Diced Scallions, for topping
• Cilantro/Parsley, for topping
• Toasted Coconut, for topping