Apple And Red Lentil Puree

• 1 cup red lentlis
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 large celery stalk, diced
• 1 small apple, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• Pinch cardamom
• Pinch cinnamon

1. Combine the lentils with 5 cups of water and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a soup pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer the lentils until they're tender and falling apart, about 15 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, in a frying pan, heat the oil over low heat. Add the onions and celery and saute slowly. When the vegetables are tender, add the garlic and the apples, and cook until the apples are soft. Add the spices and remaining salt.
3. Add the contents of the frying pan to the simmering lentils and cook an additional five minutes. Cool so you handle the pot without burning yourself.
4. In a food processor or blender, puree the lentils, reserving a half cup or so if you wish (this will create a less uniform texture). Thin with some extra hot water to reach desired consistency, warm, and serve.

red lentlis, salt, olive oil, onion, celery stalk, apple, garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, cardamom, cinnamon

Taken from food52.com/recipes/1084-apple-and-red-lentil-puree (may not work)