Red Lentil Carrot and Ginger Soup

An elegant first course or a satisfying main course, you can go either way with this vibrant carrot and ginger red lentil soup.

The Potatoes
4 potatoes
1/4 tsp turmeric
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp ground coriander
1/4 tsp Aleppo pepper or 1/4 tsp paprika and 1/8 tsp cayenne
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/8 salt
3 cups water

Red Lentil Soup
2 cups red lentils
1 cup finely diced onions
1/4 cup grated ginger, plus 1 Tbls divided
2 Tbls grated garlic (about 4 cloves)
2 cups grated carrot (2–4 carrots, depending on the size)
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp Aleppo pepper or 1 tsp paprika and 1/4 tsp cayenne
1/4 tsp black pepper
3 Tbls sweet red pepper paste
4 tsps sweet white miso or chickpea miso (optional)
8 cups of vegetable stock or water (preferably hot)
Splash (about 1 Tbls) of apple cider vinegar (optional, just before serving)

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