Tibetan Lentil Soup

== Description ==
This is a simple, healthy, and unusually spiced soup. It is really satisfying.
== Ingredients ==
* 1½ cups dried lentils, rinsed
* 6 cups water
* 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
* 1½ cups onions, chopped
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 fresh chili pepper
* 1 carrot, peeled and diced
* 1 potato, diced
* 2 teaspoons ground coriander
* 3 cups undrained canned tomatoes
* 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
* 1½ teaspoons salt
* 2 teaspoons cumin
== Directions ==
# Bring the lentils and water to a boil, then reduce the hear, cover and simmer until tender; about 20 minutes
# Meanwhile, heat oil and saute the onions, garlic and chili for 5 minutes.
# Add the carrots, potatoes, coriander and cumin and saute for another minute, stirring to prevent sticking.
# Remove from the heat and set aside When lentils are tender, coarsely chop the tomatoes right in the can and stir them into the soup pot.
# Add the chopped cilantro, salt, and sauteed vegetables.
# Cover and simmer for about 10-15 minutes, until all of the vegetables are tender.
Category:Chile pepper Recipes
Category:Lentil Recipes
Category:Potato Recipes
Category:Tibetan Recipes
Category:Tibetan Soups
Category:Tibetan Vegetarian
Category:Tomato Recipes