Indian Lentil Soup

By Bostoncook

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup lentils
• 6 cups water
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tomato
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon cardamom
• 1/8 teaspoon coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
• 2 tablespoons light butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Step 1

1. Rinse and drain lentils. Bring to boil with water and bay. SImmer 45 mins.

2. Chop tomato. Blend cinnamon-cayenne.

3. Melt butter in skillet. Add spices. Cook 1 min. Add onion and garlic, saute 3 mins.

4. Add to lentils with tomato, lemon, salt. Simmer 15 mins, adjust seasoning. Remove bay. Puree a bit - but leave it somewhat chunky.

Excellent. Used red lentils.