Curried Red Lentil Soup with Dried Cherries and Cilantro

INGREDIENTS

Carrots, peeled and finely diced (about 1 cup), large

1/3 cup

Cherries or cranberries, tart dried

3 tbsp

Cilantro, stems

Garlic cloves, finely chopped (about 2 tablespoons)

piece Ginger, fresh

1 cup

Red lentils, dried

Shallot, finely chopped (1/4 cup), large

3/4 cup

Coconut milk, unsweetened reduced fat or regular

2 tsp

Curry powder

1 1/4 tsp

Salt

1 tbsp

Olive oil

5 cups

Water