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Curried Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
• 1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup lentils
• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 2 14-ounce cans vegetable broth
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• Pinch salt
• Plain yogurt or sour cream (optional)
• Small chile peppers and/or crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

1. In a Dutch oven, cook onion, chile pepper, garlic, and ginger in hot oil over medium heat until tender.
2. Add remaining ingredients exposed yogurt and chile peppers.
3. Bring mixture to boiling.
4. Reduce heat.
5. Simmer, covered, 25 to 30 minutes.
6. Top each serving with yogurt and garnish with chile peppers.

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