Red Lentil Soup

This is probably not for everyone, but if you are into spices, you might want to give this a try. As always, adjust whatever spice to your taste.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 5 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups  dried red lentils
• 2  medium onions, chopped
• 2  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 4  teaspoons chili powder
• 3  teaspoons ground coriander
• 2  teaspoons turmeric
• 2  teaspoons fresh ground pepper
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 5  cups water
• 3  cups chicken broth

Directions

1. In a bowl, place lentils and add water to cover.
2. Let soak for 1 hour, then drain.
3. Heat oil in a large saucepan.
4. Saute onions until golden brown.
5. Add next 10 ingredients and cook over low heat, stirring occasionaly, for 5 minutes.
6. Add lentils, water and broth; simmer until lentils are very tender, about 25-35 minutes.
7. You can eat the soup at this point or if you prefer, you can let the soup cool, pour into a blender container (in batches) and puree.
8. If you puree the soup, then you will need to reheat it.
9. Ladle into individual soup bowls.