Spicy Tamarind Lentil Soup – Hannah Romanowsky

Ingredients

• 2 Tbs oil
• 1 onion, diced (cone #3)
• 2-inch piece ginger (cone #1)
• 4 garlic cloves (cone #1)
• 1/2 tsp coriander seeds
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 cup split red lentils, rinsed
• 3 cups water or vegetable broth
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp himalayan salt
• 3 oz tamarind paste
• 4 Tbs tomato puree
• 3 Tbs tamarind paste (adjust to taste)
• 1/4 cup cilantro