Gingered Red Lentil Soup

Onions, raw, 1 large diced
Ginger Root, 4 tablespoons minced
Garlic, 6 clove minced
Red Lentils, 2.5 cup
Sweet potato, 2 sweetpotato, peeled & diced
Carrots, raw, 2 large diced
Water, 6 cup (8 fl oz)
Chicken Broth, one can
Sherry, .25 cup
Lemon juice, 2 tbsps
Salt & White Pepper, seasonings
Plain Yogurt (optional)

Oil spray a large stock pot and heat over medium heat. Put in ginger, onions, and garlic with a little of the broth to keep from sticking. Saute until onion is tender, about 4 minutes. Add in potatoes, carrots, lentils, water, and remaining broth. Heat to boiling. Turn heat down and partially cover. Simmer for 45 minutes or until lentils are very tender. Cool slightly. Puree with immersible blender or remover to a standing blender and then return to pot. Add in sherry, lemon juice, and seasonings to taste. Simmer for 30 minutes. Serve hot. Top with a dollop of yogurt if desired.

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CONNECTED1.