Curried Lentil And Carrot Soup


Course : Curry
Serves: 6
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Ingredients:


1 tablespoon vegetable oil

4 ounces onions -- chopped

6 ounces red lentils

4 ounces carrots -- sliced thinly

1 tablespoon madras curry powder

2 pints boiling water

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1/4 teaspoon paprika

2 slices bread -- made into crumbs

1 bunch cilantro -- to garnish
 

Preparation / Directions:


Heat oil in a large soup pot. Add the onions and sauté them for about 10 minutes. Add the lentils and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Mix in the carrots and curry powder. Cook for 2 minutes. Add the boiling water, salt and paprika. Bring to a boil, lower heat and cover. Simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Add the breadcrumbs and continue to cook for another 5 to 7 minutes. Ladle into soup bowls and garnish with cilantro.


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