Creamy Red Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup raw cashews
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 4 cups low sodium vegetable broth
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon curry powder
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup diced yellow onion
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• 2-4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 cloves of garlic (grated)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sriracha (optional)
• 1 1/2 cups red lentils (rinsed)
• 1/2 cup canned coconut milk (optional, use more water or broth in it’s place)