Lentil Curry Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion , diced
• 3 cloves garlic , chopped
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 4 stalks celery , chopped
• 1 baking potato
• 5 cups vegetable broth
• 1.5 cups cooked white rice
• 1.5 cups uncooked green lentils
• 2 teaspoons curry powder

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the oil in a stock pot over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, broccoli and celery; cook and stir until tender. Meanwhile, peel the potato and heat in the microwave for 5 to 10 minutes, or until tender. Transfer the potato and vegetables to a food processor and blend until smooth. Return to the pot and bring to a boil.

2. 2

   Add the cooked rice, lentils and curry powder. Simmer over low heat, covered, until lentils are soft, about 45 minutes.