Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 12 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 12 teaspoon turmeric
  • 14 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 14 teaspoon cayenne (optional if you don't like spicy food)
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup red lentil
  • 2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth or 2 (14 ounce) cans vegetable broth
  • 1 12 cups water
  • salt & pepper
  • 1 lemon (optional)

Method

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Add onion and saute until tender (about 10 minutes).
  • Add garlic and ginger, saute for another minute.
  • Add spices and stir to coat.
  • Add carrots, lentils, and broth and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer until carrots and lentils are tender (about 20 minutes).
  • Using an immersion blender or standard blender, briefly pulse mixture.
  • Add salt & pepper to taste.
  • Serve in bowls and optionally squeeze a lemon wedge on top.