1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
3 cups diced carrots
1 cup red lentils
½ a yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons curry powder
¼ teaspoon ground tumeric
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
5-6 cups of water, depending on how thick you want the soup to be
olive oil
coconut milk for topping, if desired
cilantro leaves for garnish, if desired