Curried Red Lentil Soup

Did you guys notice my blog is acting funny and I have no idea why?!
Well, besides, cleaning up the snow on the driveways, there is not much we can do this weekend..So make a hot soup, sit back and relax!

1 cup Red Lentils, soaked for 15 min
6-8 cups water/Veg stock
1 large onion ,chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 small tomato, chopped
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1 1/2 tsp curry powder (I used Fresh Market curry powder)
2 tsp Cumin-Coriander Powder
1/4 tsp turmeric
2 red potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 cup Mixed Veggies (Optional)
I also added Spinach
1 tbsp Olive Oil
Salt and Pepper

• Saute Onion, garlic, potatoes and tomatoes
• Stir in the spices-Curry Powder, Cumin-Coriander and turmeric
• Add tomato sauce
• Cook for a couple of minutes.
• Add the thawed veggies and cook for 8-10 min
• Pour water and bring to a boil once
• Add lentils and cook for about 40 min until the lentils are soft, mushy and cooked through
• Garnish with coriander and with a dollop of yogurt

This goes to MLLA-18 guest hosted by Srivalli and an event started by Susan of The Well Seasoned Cook.