DILL GREEN CABBAGE SOUP

THIS is our family's favourite soup!  Everyone LOVES it!  
Ingredients: 
1 large red onion, chopped
1 T olive oil
2 large garlic cloves, minced
4-6 potatoes, chopped in large bite-sized pieces
5-6 large carrots, chopped
6 cups water
1 c red lentils, rinsed well until water is clear
2 c diced tomatoes
1 apple, washed, quartered and cored
1 medium sized head green cabbage, chopped
1 c red lentils, rinsed

2 T dried dill (or 1/3 c fresh)

1 can coconut milk

1- 2 T lemon juice 
S & P to taste

Directions: 
1. In a large pot saute 1 red onion in 1T olive oil over medium heat.  
2. When the onion is translucent add the garlic and cook for a minute more.  
3. Add the chopped potatoes and carrots and saute another minute.

  
4. Add the water, lentils, tomatoes and apple and bring to a boil.  
5. Add the chopped green cabbage.  

6. When the soup comes to a boil again turn it down and let it simmer for about 30 minutes or until the lentils are cooked.  
7. Turn the soup down to low and add the coconut milk.  Add more water if desired.  Gently heat for 3-4 minutes and then turn off the soup and add the dill, lime, S & P.