Spiced Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 onion (peeled and chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 2 teaspoons garam masala
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 ½ cups red lentils (rinsed and drained)
• 1 tablespoon tomato puree
• 800ml low sodium vegetable stock

Preparation

1. heat the olive oil and add the mustard seeds. add in the onion and cook for 2 minutes until slightly golden. add the garlic and cook till fragrant.
2. pour in the dry spices and stir well. add the lentils and tomato puree. sauté for another minute.
3. add the vegetable stock and cook for 10-15 minutes.
4. remove and serve immediately.