Vegan Curried Cauliflower Soup with Lentils

INGREDIENTS

1 tbsp

cooking oil (, such as avocado oil)

4 cloves

garlic (, minced)

1 1/2 cups

white onion (, chopped)

3 cups

cauliflower (, chopped florets)

1 cup

carrots (, chopped)

2 cups

yukon potatoes (, peeled and chopped)

teasp salt (, divided)

1/2

teasp paprika

1 tbsp

curry powder

4 cups

low-sodium vegetable broth

1/2 cup

green lentils (, small uncooked)

1 cup

lite coconut milk

teasp lemon juice (, freshly squeezed)

2 tbsp

pure maple syrup

freshly ground black pepper (, optional)