Red lentil soup with Coconut milk

Before I could enjoy all the goodness that summers offered us, fall is already knocking on my door....I have been very lazy off late and a month long trip to India added to it.....Blueberries and blackberries have disappeared and my plans to make those sorbets and froyo's are postponed till next year...Now I see apples, pears, pumpkins and squashes  everywhere ( And I love it ) .....It has started to get a little cold in the evening and the days are getting shorter each day....This soup is perfect Fall comfort in one bowl....Warm, hearty and delicious.....This is all you need to cosy yourself in the cold fall evenings....And moreover , all the ingredients are unprocessed....So here is the recipe

All you need is

• Red lentils-1 cup
• Olive oil-3 tbsp
• Garlic-2-3 cloves ( chopped )
• Onion-1 cup ( chopped )
• Jalapeno peppers-2  ( chopped )
• Carrots-1\2 cup ( chopped )
• Peas-1\2 cup
• Tomato puree-1\2 cup
• Salt to taste
• Turmeric powder-1\2 tsp
• Red chili powder-1\2 tsp ( optional )
• Lemon juice-2 tbsp
• Coconut milk-1 cup

Method of preparation

Heat olive oil in a large heavy bottom pan
Add garlic and fry till light brown in color
Add onions and pepper and fry for a minute
Add carrots, peas, lentils, tomato puree, salt, red chili powder and turmeric powder
Add 6 cups of water and cover and cook till lentils are soft and tender
Add coconut milk and lemon juice
Serve hot with some bread