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Curry Lentil Soup

Curry Lentil Soup

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Course Main Dish

Ingredients
  

  • 1 and 1/2 cup red lentils rinsed
  • 3/4 cup chopped onions
  • 1 Tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp tumeric
  • 4-6 cups of water
  • 1 Tbsp canola oil

Instructions
 

  • Heat large skillet on medium heat. Add oil and chopped onions. Saute for about 2-3 minutes until they become translucent. Add in garlic, stir and cook for just under a minute.
  • Add all spices except for anise and cloves. Reduce heat and continue to stir for another minute or so. Add lentils with 4 cups of water. Simmer on medium to low heat for about 25 minutes until lentils are cooked. Add more water if you want a lighter soup.
  • Broil Anise and cloves in the oven until they just start to smoke. Add into soup. Season with salt, stir and cook for another 3-5 minutes. Enjoy