Spiced Lentil Soup With Coconut Milk

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup lentils, rinsed (green suggested)
• 4 cups low sodium vegetable broth
• 1 1/2 tsp. tumeric or curry powder
• 2 tsp. dried thyme or 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tbsp. coconut oil
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 2 stalks lemongrass, outer layer removed, lower portion finely minced
• 1 tsp. sea salt, plus more to taste
• 1/2 tsp. cardamom
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon pinch of red pepper flakes to taste
• pinch of fresh grated nutmeg
• 1 1/4 cup coconut milk (use full fat, just believe me)
• 3 tbsp. lemon, lime or orange juice
• a few handfuls of swiss chard, spinach or kale
• 1 cup flake coconut, toasted (optional)
• chopped cilantro, for garnish (optional)