Creamy Dal Soup

• 1 cup dry red lentils
• 1 Tbsp. oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09
• 1/2 cup each finely chopped carrots, red peppers and zucchini Target 2 lb For $3.00 thru 02/06
• 1 Tbsp. grated gingerroot
• 1/2 tsp. cumin seed
• 3-1/4 cups 25%-less-sodium chicken broth
• 2 cups canned diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 cup Philadelphia Herb & Garlic Light Cream Cheese Product
• 1 tsp. each garam masala, ground coriander and ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp. each ground turmeric, and red chili powder or cayenne pepper
• 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh coriander (cilantro)

1. Wash lentils; place in medium bowl.
2. Add enough water to completely cover lentils.
3. Let stand 10 min.
4. ; drain.
5. Heat oil in large saucepan on medium-high heat.
6. Add vegetables, ginger and cumin seed; cook and stir 5 min.
7. or until vegetables are beginning to soften.
8. Stir in broth, tomatoes, cream cheese product, dry seasonings and lentils.
9. Bring to boil, stirring frequently until cream cheese is completely melted; cover.
10. Simmer on medium-low heat 45 min.
11. or until lentils are tender, stirring occasionally.
12. Blend soup, in batches, in blender until smooth.
13. Serve topped with fresh coriander.

red lentils, oil, onion, carrots, gingerroot, cumin, tomatoes, philadelphia, garam masala, ground turmeric, fresh coriander

Taken from www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/creamy-dal-soup-150721.aspx (may not work)