Punjabi Spiced Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups lentils, brown or green
• 2 medium onions, chopped fine
• 2 T oil
• 1 1/2 t salt
• 2 t chili powder
• 1 1/2 t coriander, ground
• 1 t) turmeric
• 1 t black pepper
• 3/4 t cumin
• 3/4 tcinnamon
• 1/2 t cayenne pepper
• 1/4 t cardamom
• 6 cups water
• 2 cups broth