Gerry's Lentil Soup

• 2 large onions, chopped
• 5 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped gingerroot
• 2 cups chopped celery
• 3 cups chopped carrots
• 1 -2 cup red lentil
• salt & pepper
• curry paste, to taste
• 2 tablespoons of chopped preserved lemons (optional)
• 2 liters fat free chicken broth
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil

1. Gently fry onions; garlic and ginger in olive oil, when onions are translucent add curry paste.
2. Add celery and carrots and stir for a few minutes.
3. Add chicken broth and tomatoes lentils and lemons, simmer for 30 minutes.
4. Add seasoning to taste.

onions, garlic, gingerroot, celery, carrots, red lentil, salt, curry, preserved lemons, liters, tomatoes, olive oil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/gerrys-lentil-soup-289710 (may not work)