Red Lentil and Coconut Soup

2 healthy Tablespoons of coconut oil
2 medium red onions finely chopped
2 large garlic cloves finely chopped
1 red jalapeño or small red chili (also finely chopped with seeds)
2 stalks lemon grass thinly chopped
1 cup red lentils(rinsed off in cool water)
1 heaping teaspoon coriander
1 heaping teaspoon paprika
1 can full fat coconut milk
3 cups veggie or chicken broth
2 bay leafs
Juice of one lime
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons black pepper

Heat oil on medium heat, in a deep pan.
Add onions, jalapeno, garlic, lemon grass.
Cook about 8 mins, till everything is kind of clear.
Remove from heat.
In a medium pot, pour coconut milk, broth, lentils, onion mix and spices.

Cook for about 30 min till lentils get mushy then add juice from lime and  garnish with cilantro if you like.