Lentil And Potato Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tbsp butter
2 None medium onions, peeled and finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
1 None red chili, deseeded and cut into thin rings
1 tbsp curry powder
6 1/2 cups vegetable stock
1 2/3 lbs potatoes, peeled and cut into sticks
10.5 oz celery, sliced, few leaves reserved for garnish
2/3 cup red lentils
None None Whole chilies, for garnish

Preparation

Melt the butter in a saucepan and saute the onions, garlic and chili for 2 mins. Sprinkle with the curry powder and saute for 1 min. Add the stock, potatoes and celery, bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 10 mins. Add the lentils and cook for 12 mins. Season to taste. Ladle into bowls and garnish with celery leaves and whole chilies.