THAI COCONUT LENTIL SOUP VEGAN ENJOY DAN:

THAI COCONUT LENTIL SOUP FOR THE SOUP KITCHEN by CHEF DAN:

Serves 30-40

INGREDIENTS:

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/3- cup curry powder

2 teaspoons cinnamon

1/4-cup turmeric

4 onions, chopped

7 carrots, small dice

1 large thumb-size fresh ginger, grated

7 garlic cloves, chopped

2 tablespoon yellow curry paste

2 cups tomatoes  paste

1/3-cup brown sugar

2 tablespoon sea salt

26 cup water

3 cups shredded coconut

1 (56 Oz) can coconut milk

8 cups lentils

1 (56 Oz) can garbanzo beans

1/4-cup lime juice

DIRECTIONS:

1.   In a stock-pot heat oil over medium-heat and when simmering.

2.   Add curry powder, yellow curry paste, turmeric, and cinnamon and cook for 2 minutes.

3.   Add onion and sauté for 3 minutes.

4.   Add carrots, ginger, garlic, tomato paste, sugar, salt, sauté for 4 minutes.

5.   Pour in water, shredded coconut, coconut milk, lentils, and garbanzo beans.

6.    Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 40-50 minutes, or until the lentils are tender and soup has thickened.

7.   Add lime juice and serve.

ENJOY DAN:                                BON-APPETITE!!