This is one of our favorite soups because it’s so quick and easy to make, and inexpensive too! Not to mention it’s so good for you. We’re sure it will become one of your favs too.

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Red Lentil Soup

Adapted from "Fast Food, Good Food" by Andrew Weil, MD

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 12

Ingredients

• 2 C Red lentils (sorted and rinsed well)
• 1 T Olive oil
• 1 Onion
• 1-2 T Ginger, grated (or 1-2 t ginger powder)
• 1-2 t Curry powder
• 1 t Cumin
• 1 t Coriander
• 1/2 t Cinnamon
• 1 t Salt
• 1 can Diced tomatoes (15 oz. approximately)
• 8 C Vegetable broth
• 4 T Lime juice (fresh)
• 4 T Cilantro (chopped)
• salt & pepper (to taste)

Instructions

• In soup pot, sauté onion in olive oil until translucent
• Add ginger, curry, coriander, cinnamon, and salt and sauté for a few minutes, stirring constantly – spices will stick to pan, but you don't want them to burn.
• Add tomatoes (with juice) to deglaze pot, and simmer for a few minutes
• Add red lentils and stir so they aren't clumped together, then add vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until lentils are tender. (Don't overcook)
• Add salt & pepper
• Serve in bowls, garnishing each with about 1 t. fresh lime juice and 1 t. cilantro

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Notes

The cilantro and lime juice really make this soup stand out, so don’t skip them!