Sig's Tomato and Lentil Soup

• 5 fresh spring onion, white and green finely chopped
• 1 to 2 cloves of finely chopped garlic
• 1 tsp wild garlic salt (optional)
• 1 pinch chili powder
• 2 cm piece peeled and chopped fresh ginger
• 2 good pinches of smoked paprika
• 2 good pinches of fenugreek
• 1 pinch coriander powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1 pinch ground cumin
• 2 good pinches of turmeric
• 1/2 tsp curry powder
• 250 grams best plum tomatoes
• 250 grams drained weight, canned lentils
• 1 tsp knorr aromat or other stock seasoning
• 3 slice fairly thick cut of tomatoes for each person
• 2 pinch ground cinnamon
• 2 pinch of sparkling powder fine sugar for caramelising tomatoes
• 8 sprigs of fresh coriander

1. For this recipe you can either use dried and soaked lentils or canned lentils.
2. I use puy lentils or green lentils , but you can use red if you prefer .
3. You can also use canned plum tomatoes or fresh cherry tomatoes.
4. If using fresh tomatoes do not remove the seeds as you will lose some of the health benefits , they will be pureed anyway.
5. If you are using canned lentils rinse them well under cold water and drain
6. Add all ingredients except the sliced tomatoes , cinnamon and sugar into a saucepan, slightly heat the contents in the pan, then puree into a very smooth soup, thickness to your liking.. Heat until cooked through and simmer for about 15 minutes.
7. Stir frequent to prevent setting onto the bottom of the pan.
8. Sprinkle the tomato slices from both sides with the sugar and dry fry in a hot pan until they slightly char and caramelise
9. Serve soup in bowls with the tomato slices sprinkle with cinnamon , add a few sprigs of fresh coriander

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Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/361950-sigs-tomato-and-lentil-soup (may not work)