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Curry-Ginger Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 14-ounce cans vegetable broth or 3 1/2 cups homemade vegetable stock
• 2 cups cubed, peeled sweet potato
• 2 cups chopped tomato
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup brown lentils
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• Salt
• Plain yogurt or sour cream (optional)

Directions

1. In a Dutch oven heat oil.
2. Add onion, chile pepper, ginger, and garlic and cook and stir over medium heat until tender.
3. Add remaining ingredients except yogurt and simmer, covered, for 25 to 30 minutes.
4. Top each serving with yogurt.

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