Soup:

• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 large carrots, thinly sliced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 cups dry red lentils
• 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 1 cup water
• 2 Tbsp. tomato paste
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 3 tsp. ground turmeric
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 2 tsp. freshly grated ginger (or 1 tsp. ground ginger)

Finishing Touches:

• 1 small bunch lacinato kale, stemmed and roughly chopped (or 3 handfuls of fresh baby spinach)
• 1 cup full-fat canned coconut milk
• 1 to 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice, to taste
• Optional garnishes: fresh chopped cilantro, a dollop of yogurt, brown butter almonds (recipe in notes)