Curried Lentil Soup

By Lv2Cook

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 1/4 teaspoons curry powder
• 7 cups water
• 3/4 cup lentils
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes undrained
• Fresh basil (optional) fresh basil

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion; sauté 4 minutes. Add curry; sauté 1 minute. Add water and lentils; bring to a boil. Cover; reduce heat. Simmer 40 minutes or until lentils are tender.

Place 4 cups lentil mixture in a blender; process until smooth. Return mixture to pan. Add chopped basil, vinegar, salt, and tomatoes; cook until thoroughly heated. Garnish with basil, if desired.

Serving Size: 1 cup