Curried Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 1/2 tbsp Patak's Mild Curry Paste
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2-3 medium carrots, diced
• 1 1/2 cups green lentils, rinsed
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• Optional - 1 tbsp sugar

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepot, heat up oil over medium heat
2. Add curry paste and heat until fragrant
3. Add garlic, onion and carrots - cook until onions are translucent and carrots are tender-crisp
4. Add lentils, tomatoes and broth - bring to a simmer and cook for 30-40 minutes, until lentils are swollen and soft
5. Taste to see if soup needs salt, pepper, or a bit of sugar (I like to do this when I use canned tomatoes)
6. Puree with immersion blender
7. Serve with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt and a sprig of cilantro