Curried Lentil Soup

Posted by Tiffany at recipegoldmine.com May 21, 2001

Serves 8 (1 cup servings).

1 tablespoon oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tablespoons curry powder
4 cups chicken broth
2 1/2 cups water
2 cups canned tomatoes, chopped
2 cups lentils, uncooked
1 cup carrots, finely chopped
1/2 cup red wine (optional)
1 cup parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

In large saucepan, heat oil; saute onion and garlic until soft. Stir in curry powder; saute 1 minute. Add broth, water, tomatoes, lentils, carrots and wine. Simmer, uncovered until lentils are cooked, about 45 minutes.

Stir in parsley; simmer 5 minutes.

Serve with sourdough bread.