Curried Red Lentil Soup With Lemon

Ingredients

• 2 cups red lentils, sorted and rinsed
• 1 quart low sodium vegetable broth
• 4 cups water
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 4 celery ribs, finely chopped
• 2 large carrots, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions

1. 1

   1. Bring lentils, vegetable broth, and 4 cups water to a simmer in a large pot. Periodically skim away foam that rises to the top. Reduce to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

2. 2

   2. Add onion, celery, carrots and garlic, simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.

3. 3

   3. Add cilantro, curry powder amd cumin and simmer for an additional 20 minutes or until lentils are soft.

4. 4

   4. Season with salt and pepper to taste and stir in lemon.