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Green Kale & Coconut Soup

Ingredients:

1 Tbs Coconut oil

1 can of organic chickpeas, rinsed (try to choose a can with BPA-free lining)

1 zucchini, peeled, quartered and chopped

2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped

1 bunch of green kale, destemmed and finely chopped

2-3 garlic, minced

2 Tbsp curry powder

2 Tbsp turmeric

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp coriander

4 cups of water

1/3 cup uncooked lentils (I used golden, but any variety is good)

To make:

Heat coconut oil over medium heat. Add chickpeas, zucchini, carrots, kale, and garlic. Stir and cook for 5 minutes. Add curry powder, turmeric, cumin. and coriander. Stir and cook for 2 minutes. Add water and uncooked lentils. Bring to a brief boil, then immediately reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes. Add coconut milk, bring back to simmer for another 5 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning as necessary. Also if soup feels too thick for your liking, you can add more water.