Red Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 2-3 Tbsp. extra virgin coconut oil or vegetable broth
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 leek, white part only, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1-2 tsp. grated fresh ginger
• 2 tsp. curry powder
• 1.5 tsp. turmeric powder
• 1.5 cups red lentils, rinsed
• 6 cups vegetable broth (preferably home-made) or water
• 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 1 cup cauliflower, cut into small florets
• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)