Lentil Soup with Garbanzo Beans and Garam Masala

jtwinzz · Pass a Note! 
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Lentil Soup

INGREDIENTS:

·         2 onions, chopped

·         2 cloves garlic, minced

·         1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

·         6 cups water

·         1 cup red lentils

·         1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained

·         1 (19 ounce) can cannellini beans

·         1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes

·         1/2 cup diced carrots

·         1/2 cup chopped celery

·         1 teaspoon garam masala

·         1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom

·         1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

·         1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

·         1 tablespoon olive oil

DIRECTIONS:

In large pot saute; the onions, garlic, and ginger in a little olive oil for about 5 minutes.

Add the water, lentils, chick peas, white kidney beans, diced tomatoes, carrots, celery, garam masala, cardamom, cayenne pepper and cumin. Bring to a boil for a few minutes then simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or longer, until the lentils are soft.

Puree half the soup in a food processor or blender. Return the pureed soup to the pot, stir and enjoy!