Spicy Lentil Soup

• Saute in olive oil:
• diced onion(1-2)
• diced celery (2-4-stalks)
• diced carrots (2-3)
• Cook until translucent, then add 2 chopped apples and cook briefly.
• Wisk in:
• 1 T curry powder
• 1 tsp powdered ginger
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp coriander,
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2-3 minced cloves of garlic
• 1 T flour

1. Add: 1 can Rotel tomatoes, 1 quart of stock (chicken, veggie), 1 cup
2. of lentils or 3-4 diced potatoes. Sometimes I add meat, spinach, whatever I have to use up. You could also use leftover rice as a substitute for the lentils.
3. Bring to a boil and simmer for 30 min or until lentils are done. Sometimes I add a can of coconut milk or plain yogurt.
4. You can serve with fresh cilantro or parsley, dried coconut, whatever sounds good.
5. Enjoy!!!

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/spicy-lentil-soup-50152163 (may not work)