CURRIED COCONUT LENTIL SOUP

CURRIED COCONUT LENTIL SOUP image

Yield 8 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 T curry powder
1 t garlic powder
1 t ground ginger
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1/2 c onion flakes, dehydrated
2 T parsley flakes
1 1/2 c red lentils
1/4 c coconut flakes- unsweetened
(1 box chicken broth -low salt -optional)
(1 can coconut milk-low fat- optional)

Steps:

FOR THE GIFT JAR: (Ziploc bag for home ) Combine curry, ginger, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Pour on an angle into a 1 pint mason jar with a wide mouth and tight fitting lid. Pack down after each layer. In the same bowl, combine, onion and parsley and mix with 1/2 c lentils pour into jar. Mix 1/2 cup lentils and coconut and pour into jar. Top off with remaining 1/2 cup lentils and seal jar. Cover jar lid as desired and attach a gift tag with instructions with raffia or ribbon. GIFT TAG INSTRUCTIONS: Mix Curried Coconut Lentil soup mix with 8 c fluid (water and /or chicken broth). Bring to a boil then simmer uncovered for 20 minutes or until lentils are tender. Add coconut milk if you wish a creamier soup.