• 1-2 tablespoons olive oil can sub butter or any neutral oil
• 1 bunch scallions - finely chopped reserve some for topping
• 4-5 cloves garlic - minced
• 1 cup dried red lentils
• 1 cup finely chopped carrots from about 2 medium carrots
• 1 cup finely chopped celery from 2-3 stalks
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• ¼-1/2 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• pinch black pepper
• 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
• juice from 1 lime
• 2 ½ cups broth of choice I used bone broth for extra protein
• 1 medium tomato - cubed
• 15 oz can coconut milk can use full fat or lite
• juice from 1 lime
• 3 tablespoons miso paste + 3 tablespoons water mixed into a slurry**
• ½ cup finely chopped dill

optional toppings and sides

• yogurt swirl*
• additional chopped scallions
• cracked black pepper
• toasty bread or naan
• additional fresh chopped dill