Curried Red Lentil Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. red lentils
4 c. water
1 Tbsp. oil
1/2 tsp. salt
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
4 Tbsp. margarine
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. turmeric
1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1 1/2 tsp. ground coriander
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
fresh cilantro for garnish

Preparation

Rinse and clean lentils under cold running water.
Put in a medium-sized saucepan along with water, oil and salt.
Bring to a boil and cook, uncovered, for 20 minutes, over medium heat.
Stir occasionally.
Add diced potatoes.