Curried Red Lentil and Tomato Soup

By AnnieMro

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp. canola oil
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 2 large cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp. curry powder
• 4 cups vegetable stock
• 14-oz (398ml) can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup water
• 1 1/4 cup dried red lentils, rinsed
• 1 stalk celery, finely diced
• 1 large carrot, peeled, finely diced

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in large saucepan over medium. Add onions and garlic. Cook, stirring often, 6 mins. to soften. Add curry. Cook, stirring constantly, 30 seconds. Add stock, tomatoes with juices, water, lentils, celery and carrots. Raise heat to high, bring to boil, stirring. Skim foam. Reduce heat to low. Simmer, uncovered and stirring occasionally, 40 mins.