Lentils are catching on!

A friend told me today that she was inspired by the Oatmeal Lentil Chocolate Chip cookie recipe, so I thought I would post another favourite!

Spicy Lentil Soup

2 tsp olive oil
2 chopped onions
3 cloves of minced garlic
-cook in a large saucepan over medium-high heat about 2 minutes until softened

2 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
-stir into cooked onion and garlic

2 tbsp all-purpose flour
-stir in till combined

7 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups dry red lentils
2 tbsp tomato paste (I usually use a whole small can)
-stir in and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat, simmer for 25-30 minutes or until lentils are tender

1 can evaporated milk (I usually use regular fresh milk)
Salt and black pepper
Chopped fresh cilantro
-gradually stir in and reheat over medium low until just heated through, take care not to boil
-to make more spicy, add more cayenne pepper