Gingery Lentil Soup

Name: Gingery Lentil Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil; 3 medium carrots, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, peeled and grated; 1 teaspoon garlic, minced; 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground; 2 (14 ounce) cans reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth, plus; 1/2 cup water, enough to equal 4 cups; 1 cup brown lentils, rinsed and drained; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained

(6)

Recipe by Engrossed

I don't remember where I got this recipe but it's good and healthy! If you enjoy a stronger flavor feel free to increase the garlic, ginger and spices. I usually do in all recipes I make but I hadn't made this in awhile so I posted the original.

People talking

Join In Now Join the conversation!

READY IN: 45mins

SERVES: 4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

2

teaspoons olive oil
3

medium carrots, chopped
1

medium onion, chopped
2

teaspoons fresh ginger, peeled and grated
1

teaspoon garlic, minced
1 ¹⁄₂

teaspoons curry powder
¹⁄₄

teaspoon salt
¹⁄₄

teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
2

(14 ounce) cans reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth, plus
¹⁄₂

cup water, enough to equal 4 cups
1

cup brown lentils, rinsed and drained
1

(14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained

DIRECTIONS

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add carrot and onion; cover and cook 3 minutes or until softened.
Stir in ginger and garlic; cook 1 minute. Add curry, salt and pepper; cook 30 seconds.
Stir in diluted broth and lentils; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; simmer covered, 20 to 25 minutes or until lentils are tender. Stir in tomatoes; cover and simmer 5 minutes.
Divide soup evenly among 4 bowls.

Submit a Recipe Correction