Spiced Tomato And Red Lentil Soup

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

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 medium yellow onions, chopped
• kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons madras curry powder or 2 tablespoons garam masala
• 2 quarts chicken broth or 2 quarts homemade vegetable broth
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans petit-diced tomatoes
• 1 lb dried red lentils, pick over, rinsed and drained
• 2 medium celery ribs, cut into small dice
• 1 medium carrot, peeled and cut into small dice
• 2 medium garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne

Recipe

• 1 heat the oil in a 6 quart dutch oven over medium heat. add the onions and a generous pinch of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are softened and just starting to brown, 6 to 8 minutes. add the curry powder or garam masala and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
• 2 add the broth, tomatoes and their juices, lentil, celery, carrot, garlic, cayenne, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 2 cups water. bring to a boil over high heat, stirring frequently to keep the lentil from sticking; skim any foam as necessary.
• 3 reduce the heat and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the lentils, carrots and celery are tender, 35 to 40 minutes. season to taste with salt.