A comforting dish, slowly cooked, full of spices and warmth. I love lentils, I love stews/soups. So we can't go wrong here...! Here is my version of the spiced lentil soup with tomatoes, carrots and a lot of spices. I really outdid myself with the toppings here : coconut yogurt, jalapeño and a lot (way more than pictured) of cilantro.

This is comfort food to me. Let it reduce a bit more and eat it with rice, it's as good and as satisfying. I'm sure you'll love it!

Spiced lentil soup (serves 5-6) :

• 1 onion
• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 carrots
• 2 potatoes
• 400g uncooked lentils
• 500ml vegetable stock
• 250ml water
• 70g tomato paste
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp ground ginger
• 2 tsp ground paprika
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro + more to garnish
• A couple tbsp coconut yogurt
• 1 jalapeño

Mince onion and garlic.

Slice the carrots and cube the potatoes.

In a pot, add a tbsp of olive oil and fry the onion for a couple minutes.

Add garlic and fry for a minute.

Add carrots, potatoes and spices. Let it cook fo 2 minutes.

Add the lentils, stock, water and tomato paste. Mix well and cover with a lid.

Let it simmer for 30-40 minutes.

Before serving, add lemon juice and 2 tbsp of chopped cilantro.

Garnish the bowls with cilantro, sliced jalapeño and coconut yogurt.