Red Lentil Curry Soup

By Steve-3

Ingredients

• Boiling the Lentils:
• 1 cup red lentils well washed and drained
• 4 cups chicken stock or water (you will need more later for thinning out)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped
• A handful of washed cilantro
• Put lentils and stock in a pan and bring to a boil. Skim off the white broth. Add turmeric, carrots and cilantro. Stir, cover partially and turn to low heat. Cook for 45 minutes.
• For Sautering the Seasonings:
• 2 Tablespoons olive or canola oil
• 6 tablespoons chopped onions
• 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• Pinch cayenne pepper
• 1 1/2 cups, about 7 ounces chopped fresh tomatoes

Preparation

Step 1

Serve with some white rice or with cooked pasta added to the soup before heating.

There are three steps: boil the lentils, sauté the seasonings, then combine the two to blend them::


To finish the soup add soup and ¾ cup chicken stock or water