One-Pot Curry Black Lentil Soup

• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
• 3 medium carrots, sliced
• 1 (14 fl oz) can lite coconut milk For a richer soup sub full-fat coconut milk.
• 5 cups water
• 2 tablespoons tamari
• ¼ cup red curry paste
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
• 1¼ cups black lentils, sorted and rinsed
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• pinch of sea salt

Garnish:

• cilantro
• Lime wedges
• Diced avocado