Roasted Red Lentil Soup

Roasted Red Lentil Soup


1. Heat the mustard seeds and cumin seeds in the oil in a soup pot, stirring constantly, just until the mustard seeds start to pop.

2. Lower heat and add sesame seeds.

3. Cook until the sesame seeds become golden, then add garlic, curry powder, cumin, ginger, and pepper, stirring just until fragrant.

4. Add the lentils and cook for 5 minutes.

5. Add the onions, celery and carrots, and cook for 1 minute more.

6. Add broth and water, and bring to a boil.

7. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer, 30-35 minutes, or until lentils are soft and mash easily with the back of a spoon.

8. Add the tomatoes and salt and cook another 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

9. Check and adjust for seasoning before serving.

10. Serve hot.

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