Tibetan Lentil Soup

Description
This is a simple, healthy, and unusually spiced soup. It is really satisfying.



Ingredients

 * 1½ cups dried lentils, rinsed
 * 6 cups water
 * 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
 * 1½ 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
 * 1½ 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
 * 2) Meanwhile, heat oil and saute the onions, garlic and chile for 5 minutes.
 * 3) Add the carrots, potatoes, coriander and cumin and saute for another minute, stirring to prevent sticking.
 * 4) 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.
 * 5) Add the chopped cilantro, salt, and sauteed vegetables.
 * 6) Cover and simmer for about 10-15 minutes, until all of the vegetables are tender.