Gerry's Lentil Soup

Slightly Spicy hearty lentil soup.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 10-12

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

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