Curried Carrot Lentil And Edamame Soup Great Winter Soup

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I found this in the november 2009 issue of alive magazine and have been making it regularly all year. Very tasty, very healthy and total comfort food on a cold winter night! It's fairly easy and quick to make and will make 4-6 good-sized bowls so everyone can cuddle up with one :)

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Steps

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Heat oil in a large saucepan on medium heat.

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Add ginger , garlic and onion.

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Saute for five minutes or until soft and translucent.

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Stir in curry paste and 1 cup of stock to blend.

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Add carrots and crushed red pepper.

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Reduce heat to medium-low.

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Cover and cook until carrots are crisply tender , about 5 minutes.

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Stir.

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Add remaining stock , lentils , and edamame beans and bring to a boil.

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Cover , reduce heat , and simmer for 10 minutes or until lentils are tender.

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Stir in cilantro , salt and pepper.

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Spoon into individual serving bowls and serve with naan and sour cream , if desired.

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Ingredients

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olive oil, sweet onions, garlic cloves, gingerroot, red curry paste, vegetable stock, carrots, crushed red pepper flakes, split red lentils, beans, fresh cilantro, salt, naan bread, sour cream