====== Red Lentil Soup ======
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===== Ingredients =====

  * 2/3 cup split red lentils
  * 5 cups vegetable stock
  * 2 cups carrots, peeled and sliced
  * 2 onions, peeled and chopped
  * 1 cup canned chopped tomatoes
  * 2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
  * 2 tbsp vegetable ghee or oil
  * 1 tsp ground cumin
  * 1 tsp ground cilantro
  * 1 fresh green chili, seeded and chopped
  * 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
  * 1 tbsp lemon juice
  * salt
  * 1 1/4 cups milk
  * 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
  * yogurt, to serve
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===== Info =====
  * **Prep:** 10 minutes
  * **Cook:** 40 minutes
  * **Serves:** 6


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===== Directions =====
  - Place the lentils in a strainer and wash well under cold running water. Drain and place in a large saucepan with 3 1/2 cups of the stock, the carrots, onions. tomatoes and garlic. Bring the mixture to a boil. reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until the vegetables and lentils are tender.
  - Meanwhile, heat the ghee or oil in a small saucepan. Add the cumin, cilantro, chili and turmeric and fry gently for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice and salt to taste.
  - Purée the soup in batches in a blender or food processor. Return the soup to the pot, add the spice mixture and the remaining stock or water and simmer for 10 minutes.
  - Add the milk, taste and adjust the seasoning, if necessary. Stir in the chopped cilantro and reheat gently. Serve hot, with a swirl of yogurt. 

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