Thursday, January 29, 2026

Curried Red Lentil Soup

2 large carrots, 1/2” cubes

1 sweet potato, 1/2” cubes

salt / pepper / garam masala

olive oil


2 Tbsp olive oil

1 onion, chopped

2 serrano chilis, seeded & chopped

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp coriander

sprinkle of gochugaru

1/4 tsp salt

fresh ground black pepper

3 garlic cloves, chopped

1” ginger root, chopped

1 quart chicken broth

2 cups water

1 15-oz can diced tomatoes

1 cup red lentils

1/3 cup farro

4 oz baby spinach


coat carrot / sweet potato in seasonings / olive oil

roast 25 minutes @ 400°


saute onion / chilis in olive oil for 5 min

add seasonings / garlic / ginger for another min

add liquids / tomato / lentils / farro

bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 20 min


stir in roasted vegetables / spinach

after a minute or two, off heat

let the soup talk to itself for a couple hours

reheat & serve with warm na'an