My Curried Lentil Soup Recipe- 5 stars!

Lentils are a nourishing legume! The fiber helps lower cholesterol and manage blood sugar. 
The dietary fiber contained in lentils pull out toxins from the digestive tract and help it be eliminated safely. These little legumes help your heart by protecting it against high levels of homocysteine. Lentils provide B vitamins and magnesium!  All important for the health of the body. 

Curried Lentil Soup

Feeds 4-5 hungry people

Ingredients:

2 cups red lentils sorted and rinsed

3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth

1 large onion, finely chopped (2 cups)

4 celery stalks, finely chopped (1 1/2 cups)

2 large carrots, finely chopped (1 1/2 cups)

4 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 cup chopped cilantro

1 Tbsp curry powder

1 tsp ground cumin

1 fresh lemon

Instructions:

1. Bring lentils vegetable broth, and 3 cups of water to a simmer in a large, heavy bottomed pot.

2. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. Add onion, celery, carrots, and garlic

4. Simmer, uncovered for 10 minutes

5. Add cilantro, curry powder, and cumin. Simmer for 20 more minutes, or until lentils are soft. 

6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.  Garnish with cilantro sprigs and fresh squeezed lemon juice