Curried Lentil & Butternut Soup

1 Tbls, olive oil

1 onion, chopped

2-3 garlic cloves, minced

1 sweet potato, diced

1 butternut squash, peeled and diced

1 cup red lentils

1 Tbls. Curry

1 Tbls. Garam Masala (Indian spices). (If not available, add 1 more Tbls. Curry)

Salt and Pepper

4 cups of water or Vegetable broth

Heat oil in large pot and sautee garlic and onion until tender.

Add curry and masala spices and cook for 30 seconds.

Add sweet potato and squash and mix.

Add lentils, salt, pepper, and broth/water.

Bring to boil and then simmer for 40 minutes.

This soup is delicious when pureed.

Optional: add 1 Tbls. Lemon juice right after taking the soup off the stove.

Optional: add dried or fresh coconut while cooking.