Name: Gingery Lentil Soup
Total time: 35 min
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: American

* 2 teaspoons olive oil
* 3 medium carrots, chopped
* 1 medium onion, chopped
* 2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger
* 1 teaspoon minced garlic
* 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
* 2 (14-ounce) cans fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth, plus enough water to equal 4 cups
* 1 cup brown lentils, rinsed and drained
* 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained

Method

step 1
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.
step 2
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.

Gingery Lentil Soup