Indian Lentil Soup

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 garlic clove
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 1 teaspoon crushed coriander seed
• 1 teaspoon crushed cumin seed
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 5 cups vegetable stock
• 4 cups water
• 2 cups dried lentils, sorted and rinsed
• salt and pepper
• 6 tablespoons plain fat-free yogurt

Recipe

• 1 sauté onion garlic, herbs and red pepper in oil in large saucepan until onion is tender, about 5 minutes; stirring frequently.
• 2 add stock, water and lentils; heat to boiling.
• 3 reduce heat and simmer, covered, until lentils are tender, about 30 minutes. season to taste with salt and pepper.
• 4 pour soup into bowls; garnish each with a tablespoon of yogurt.