Satisfying Lentil Soup

• 4 medium carrots, chopped
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
• 5 cups water
• 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
• 1 package (16 ounces) dried lentils, rinsed
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• Dash pepper

1. In a Dutch oven, saute the carrots, celery and onion in oil until tender. Add the ginger, curry, garlic, cumin and coriander; cook and stir 1 minute longer.
2. Add the water, broth and lentils; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 50-55 minutes or until lentils are tender. Stir in the cilantro, salt and pepper.

carrots, celery, onion, olive oil, fresh gingerroot, curry powder, garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, water, chicken broth, fresh cilantro, salt, pepper

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/satisfying-lentil-soup/ (may not work)