si's lentil soup

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+# 🥣 Si's Red Lentil Soup
+
+## Ingredients
+
+(about 4-6 servings)
+
+- 8 oz red lentils
+- 1 large onion, diced
+- 2 cloves garlic, minced
+- 3 celery ribs, diced
+- 2-3 carrots, peeled and diced
+- 1 quart chicken or vegetable stock (or stock paste + water)
+- olive oil and/or butter for sautéing the vegetables
+- 1-2 tbsp curry paste or curry powder, or 1 tsp each of cumin + coriander +
+  tumeric + ground (or fresh!) ginger
+- salt and pepper to taste
+
+## Directions
+
+1. Sauté the onion, garlic, celery, and carrots in olive oil and/or butter
+   (adding a good pinch of salt to draw moisture) until everything's cooked
+   nicely, and a little browning on the bottom of the pan develops.
+2. Add the curry paste or powder and sauté for another minute or two, adding
+   some more olive oil if needed.
+3. Add the lentils and stock, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook
+   until the lentils are soft (about 20 minutes). Add more water if needed.
+4. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve with fresh bread (optionally
+   garnish with fresh chopped cilantro or parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice).