Indian Lentils and Rice Soup

Ingredients

• 8 medium green onions, chopped (1/2 cup)
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped gingerroot
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 5 1/4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
• 1 1/2 cups dried lentils, sorted and rinsed
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 large tomato, chopped (1 cup)
• 1/4 cup shredded coconut
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint or 2 teaspoon dried mint leaves
• 3 cups hot cooked rice
• 1 1/2 cups plain nonfat yogurt

Directions

1. 1

   Spray 3-quart saucepan with nonstick cooking spray.

2. 2

   Cook green onions, gingerroot, red pepper and garlic in saucepan over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are tender.

3. 3

   Stir in 5 cups of the broth, the lentils, turmeric and salt.

4. 4

   Heat to boiling; reduce heat.

5. 5

   Cover and simmer about 25 to 30 minutes, adding remaining stock if needed, until lentils are tender.

6. 6

   Stir in tomato, coconut and mint.

7. 7

   Serve over rice with yogurt.