Easy Dhal Soup

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 onion
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 lbs canned chopped tomatoes
• 1 cup red lentil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 1/2 cups vegetable stock
• 1 1/4 cups coconut milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

1. In large saucepan, warm olive oil and add garlic and onion. Saute, stirring 2-3 minutes. Add turmeric, garam masala, chili powder, and cumin.
2. Stir in tomatoes, lentils, lemon juice, vegetable stock, coconut milk, and bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes or until lentils are tender.
4. Serve warm. You can garnish with lemon slices and cilantro if desired. Also good with naan bread.

olive oil, garlic, onion, turmeric, garam masala, chili powder, ground cumin, tomatoes, red lentil, lemon juice, vegetable stock, coconut milk, salt, fresh ground pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/easy-dhal-soup-343680 (may not work)