Three-Bean Lentil Soup

An easy, hearty soup made from items found in the pantry. It can be made in the crock pot also by combining all of the ingredients, except for the oil, and cooking on low for 8 hours but I like it better made on top of the stove. Sauteing the onions and garlic gives the soup a whole different flavour which doesn't come across in the crock pot version.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Yields: 16 cups

Ingredients

• 2  teaspoons  vegetable oil
• 2  onions, chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  tablespoon gingerroot, minced
• 4  teaspoons curry paste
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 6  cups  chicken stock
• 2  cups water
• 3⁄4 cup red lentil
• 1 (19 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 (19 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (19 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1  tablespoon fresh coriander, chopped
• 1  teaspoon lemon juice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

1. In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat.
2. Cook the onions, garlic, ginger and curry paste, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until softened.
3. Add the tomatoes, chicken stock, water and lentils.
4. Bring to a boil.
5. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes or until the lentils are softened.
6. Add the chick peas, kidney beans and black beans.
7. Cook for 15 minutes or until heated through.
8. Stir in the coriander, lemon juice, salt and pepper.