Yield: Yields about 14 cups.
Servings: eight.
Curry powder and garam masala are both Indian spice blends, which vary in flavor from blend to blend. Experiment to see which you prefer.
Heat the oil in a 6-quart (or larger) Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onions and a generous pinch of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are softened and just starting to brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the curry powder or garam masala and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
Add the broth, tomatoes and their juices, lentils, celery, carrot, garlic, cayenne, 3/4 tsp. salt, and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring frequently to keep the lentils from sticking; skim any foam as necessary. Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the lentils, carrots, and celery are tender, 35 to 40 minutes. Season to taste with salt.
You can store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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This is an awesome Lentil Soup! Loved the spices and added tomatoes.
Good. Quick. Satisfying. Used a large can of whole tomatoes and chopped them into soup. Added an extra large purple carrot.
I made this for dinner on Ash Wednesday. Super tasty and satisfying. I cooked it for only 30 mins.
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