Soup Recipes > Curried Red Lentil Soup

How to make curried red lentil soup:
A spicy, tangy lentil soup that draws on Middle Eastern cuisine.



Ingredients

1/2 medium onion, peeled and chopped
2 tablespoons oil
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup red lentils, rinsed
1 1/4 cups water
3 cups chicken stock
2 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced
fresh lemon juice to taste
seasoning to taste
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Method

- In a large saucepan, cook the onion in the oil over moderate heat, stirring slightly until golden brown.
- Add the garlic and ginger and cook the mixture for 30 seconds, stirring the whole time.
- Add the lentils, measured water and bouillon.
- Bring the liquid to the boil and simmer, covered for 25 minutes.
- Stir in the tomatoes and simmer the soup, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes.
- Season the soup with the lemon juice and season to taste.


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