Curried Lentil Soup

This is my favorite curry dish because it is so quick to make, healthy, and flavorful. Also, my daughters love making and eating chapati bread, which, if you have a wheat grinder, is a simple way to add bread to a curry dish. Original recipe found in Cook's Library Vegetarian.

Ingredients:

2 T butter

2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped

1/2 t turmeric

1 t garam masala

1/4 t chili powder

1 t ground cumin

2 lb canned, chopped tomatoes

1 c. red lentils, washed

2 t lemon juice

2 1/2 c chicken or vegetable bouillon

1 1/4 c coconut milk

To prepare:

1. In large pot on medium low heat, melt butter and saute garlic.

2. Add spices and combine.

3. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.

4. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer 25 minutes.

5. Serve with warm chapati bread or basmati rice.