Curried Red Lentil Soup with Dried Cherries and Cilantro

Name: Curried Red Lentil Soup with Dried Cherries and Cilantro
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 piece (about 2 inches) fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped; 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped (about 2 tablespoons); 1 large shallot, finely chopped (1/4 cup); 2 large carrots, peeled and finely diced (about 1 cup); 1 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons curry powder; 3/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk (reduced fat or regular), divided; 5 cups water; 1 cup dried red lentils, picked over and rinsed; 1/3 cup coarsely chopped tart dried cherries or cranberries; 3 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro stems, plus 3 tablespoons cilantro leaves for garnish

Curried Red Lentil Soup with Dried Cherries and Cilantro was pinched from <a href="http://cookieandkate.com/2013/curried-red-lentil-soup-with-dried-cherries-and-cilantro/" target="_blank">cookieandkate.com.</a>

"Spicy vegan soup with bold Indian flavors, including curry powder and coconut milk. Fresh cilantro and tart cherries round out this hearty soup. This soup's flavor depends on your selected curry powder, so choose one you love! Serve with a side of whole wheat naan, if you'd like...."

INGREDIENTS

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1 tablespoon olive oil

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1 piece (about 2 inches) fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped

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6 garlic cloves, finely chopped (about 2 tablespoons)

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1 large shallot, finely chopped (1/4 cup)

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2 large carrots, peeled and finely diced (about 1 cup)

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1 1/4 teaspoon salt

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2 teaspoons curry powder

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3/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk (reduced fat or regular), divided

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5 cups water

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1 cup dried red lentils, picked over and rinsed

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1/3 cup coarsely chopped tart dried cherries or cranberries

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3 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro stems, plus 3 tablespoons cilantro leaves for garnish

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