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Sunday, February 13, 2011

Curried Red Lentil Soup

An easy, hearty soup which can be prepared in under an hour thanks to the quick-cook properties of red lentils.

Ingredients:
  • 2 yellow onions
  • 1 lb carrots
  • 1 garlic
  • 1 heaped tablespoon hot curry paste
  • 2 cups red lentils
  • 1 can (796 ml) no-salt-added stewed tomatoes
  • 1 can (540 ml) chick peas
  • 4 cups herb broth
  • cilantro
  • olive oil for frying

Directions:

Peel and slice thinly onions, carrots and garlic.
Add curry paste and stir fry in olive oil until vegetables are soft.
Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Enjoy.