Indian Spiced Red Lentil Soup

• 12 cups water Filtered
• 2 bunches cilantro organic, Steams, optional
• 3 cups red lentils organic
• 2 vegetable Bullion Cubes
• 1/2 white onion organic
• 2 garlic cloves - 3 organic
• 2 teaspoons ginger Fresh organic
• 2 serrano Chilis
• 1 cup crushed tomatoes organic, we like Eden in the Glass Jar
• 3 tablespoons turmeric
• 1 tablespoon Garam Masala
• 2 teaspoons coriander seeds or 1 Teaspoon Powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 tablespoon sea salt or to taste
• 1/4 cup grapeseed oil Expeller Pressed

1. Put Cilantro Stems in Water and bring to a boil then remove Stems (This step is optional)
2. Rinse the Lentils and add to Stem Broth
3. Bring Lentils to a boil then turn heat down to medium
4. Add a bit of Lentil water to the Bullion cubes, mash well then add to Lentils
5. In a saute pan add Grapeseed Oil, Coriander Seeds (you can put the seeds in a coffee grinder if you prefer) Cumin Seeds, Turmeric, Garam Masala.
6. Saute on medium heat until fragrant approximately about 5 minutes.
7. Mince Serranos, grate Ginger, mince Onions, mince Garlic and add to pan then saute until Onions are soft.
8. Add Tomato Sauce and cook on medium low for about 10 minutes then add to cooked Lentils and cook for 20 more minutes on low heat.
9. If you like a smooth texture to your soup you can put all of it in a food processor (blender or hand blender) to puree` or only use half for a slightly textured soup or leave it if you like it that way.

water, cilantro, red lentils, vegetable bullion, white onion, garlic, ginger, serrano chilis, tomatoes, turmeric, garam masala, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, salt, grapeseed oil

Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Indian-Spiced-Red-Lentil-Soup-1643680 (may not work)