Indian Lentil Soup

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Indian Lentil Soup
2-3 tbsp	extra virgin olive oil or coconut oil
1	yellow onion, finely chopped
3 cloves	garlic, finely chopped
1 tbsp	fresh ginger, very finely chopped
1 tbsp	curry powder
1 tsp	ground turmeric
1/2 tsp	ground chili
	harissa, alternative
3 medium	potatoes, diced
2	carrots, sliced
200g	red or yellow lentils, rinsed
4 cups / 1 liter	vegetable stock
a pinch	sea salt
2-3	tomatoes, diced

Prepare the vegetables. Heat the olive oil in a big soup pot. Add onion, garlic, ginger and all the spices. After about a minute add the potatoes, carrots and the lentils, stir it around another minute before adding the vegetable stock. Let it boil on low-medium heat for 30 minutes, stir occasionally, taste the soup and add more salt and spices if needed. Add the tomatoes and let it boil for 5-10 more minutes. The soup is done when the lentils are dissolved. Serve with roasted pumpkin seeds and some fresh coriander.

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