Gingery Lentil Soup

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 3 medium carrots, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, peeled and grated
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 2 (14 ounce) cans reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth, plus
• 1/2 cup water, enough to equal 4 cups
• 1 cup brown lentils, rinsed and drained
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
• 2 add carrot and onion; cover and cook 3 minutes or until softened.
• 3 stir in ginger and garlic; cook 1 minute. add curry, salt and pepper; cook 30 seconds.
• 4 stir in diluted broth and lentils; bring to a boil.
• 5 reduce heat; simmer covered, 20 to 25 minutes or until lentils are tender. stir in tomatoes; cover and simmer 5 minutes.
• 6 divide soup evenly among 4 bowls.