Tibetan Lentil Soup

Tibetan Lentil Soup

Ingredients:

                                                     (For 10 persons)



1 1/2 cups dried lentils, rinsed
6 cups water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 fresh chili pepper
1 carrot, peeled and diced
1 potato, diced
2 teaspoons ground coriander
3 cups undrained canned tomatoes
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons cumin

Directions:

1-Bring the lentils and water to a boil, then reduce the hear, cover and simmer until tender- about 20 minutes Meanwhile, heat oil and saute the onions, garlic and chile for 5 minutes.

2-Add the carrots, potatoes, coriander and cumin and saute for another minute, stirring to prevent sticking.

3-Remove from the heat and set aside When lentils are tender, coarsely chop the tomatoes right in the can and stir them into the soup pot.

4-Add the chopped cilantro, salt, and sauteed vegetables.

5-Cover and simmer for about 10-15 minutes, until all of the vegetables are tender.