Curried Lentil Soup – Lentils.org

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) canola oil
• 1 cup (250 mL) yellow onion, diced small
• ½ cup (125 mL) carrot, diced small
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) jalapeno, seeded and minced
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) garlic, minced
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) ginger, minced
• 2 cups (500 mL) canned diced tomatoes
• 2 tsp (10 mL) cumin
• 1 tsp (5 mL) paprika
• 1 tsp (5 mL) dried thyme
• 2 cups (500 mL) korma curry paste
• 2 cups (500 mL) whole red lentils (dry)
• 1 ½ quarts (1.5 L) chicken stock, low-sodium
• salt and pepper, as needed
• ¾ cup (175 mL) cilantro, chopped
• warm naan bread, optional