• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 tbsp minced peeled fresh ginger
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 4 cups water
• 1 (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup dried green lentils, picked over, rinsed, and drained
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

1. Heat the oil in a medium saucepan, then add the onion.
2. Saute until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the ginger, garlic, cumin, and coriander; cook, stirring 1 minute.
4. Stir in the water, tomatoes, lentils, and salt.
5. Bring to a boil.
6. Reduce the heat and simmer until the lentils are soft, 35-45 minutes.
7. Transfer 2 cups of the lentil mixture to a blender or food processor and puree.
8. Stir the puree into the lentils and simmer until the soup is heated through, 3-5 minutes.
9. Just before serving, stir in the lemon juice and sprinkle with cilantro.

This makes just 4 servings.
- posted by Tihleigh @ 6:38 AM