Sweet Lentil Soup with Asparagus Tips - Recipook

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium head garlic
• 0.25 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 red bell pepper
• 2.5 cups dry lentils
• 2 (32 fluid ounce) containers chicken broth
• 1.5 large carrot, shredded
• 1 large onion, grated
• 1 cup asparagus tips
• 1 cup sweet peas
• 0.25 cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons orange marmalade
• 2 tablespoons curry powder
• 1 pinch saffron
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ground black pepper to taste