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                                            Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 4  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    I don't remember where I got this recipe but it's good and healthy.  If you enjoy a stronger flavor feel free to increase the garlic, ginger and spices.  Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                2 teaspoons olive oil  |  
                                                3 medium carrots, chopped  |  
                                                1 medium onion, chopped  |  
                                                2 teaspoons fresh ginger, peeled and grated  |  
                                                1 teaspoon garlic, minced  |  
                                                1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder  |  
                                                1/4 teaspoon salt  |  
                                                1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground  |  
                                                2 (14 ounce) cans reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth, plus  |  
                                                1/2 cup water, enough to equal 4 cups  |  
                                                1 cup brown lentils, rinsed and drained  |  
                                                1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. 2. Add carrot and onion; cover and cook 3 minutes or until softened. 3. Stir in ginger and garlic; cook 1 minute. Add curry, salt and pepper; cook 30 seconds. 4. Stir in diluted broth and lentils; bring to a boil. 5. Reduce heat; simmer covered, 20 to 25 minutes or until lentils are tender. Stir in tomatoes; cover and simmer 5 minutes. 6. Divide soup evenly among 4 bowls.                              | 
                         
                         
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