curried lentil soup
Makes 4-6 servings. Slightly adapted from Bon Appetit.
ingredients:
3 Tbsp olive oil, divided
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, finely chopped
2 large garlic cloves, chopped, divided
3 Tbsp + 1 tsp curry powder
1 cup French green lentils*
4 1/4 cups water, divided
1 (15.5 oz) can chickpeas, drained, rinsed
juice squeezed from 1 large lemon (approx 3-4 Tbsp), divided
2 Tbsp butter
2 tsp (+) salt
1 tsp (+) ground black pepper
2 green onions, thinly sliced