Indian Curry Lentil Soup: The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel: Foreign Film and Taste Night 1

New Year's Resolution: Foreign Movie and Foreign Food Night!

We started this Friday with "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel" which is a British flick that takes place in India. Currently on HBO Go, and features a star studded British cast. Great movie. So to go along with it, I made Indian Curry Lentil Soup. Delish and totally set the mood.

Found this great Indian curry lentil soup recipe online. Awesome because I already had all of the ingredients in my pantry and it was delicious. Healthy and yummy and a great start to the new year :)



3 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion
1 medium carrot
2 large garlic cloves
2 tbsp curry powder
1 cup green lentils
4 1/4 cups water
1 15 oz can chickpeas
1 tbsp lemon juice (I used more)
2 tbsp butter
salt and pepper
2 green onions and a thinly sliced lemon as garnish

Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and carrot and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook until onion is translucent, about 4 minutes. Then add half of the chopped garlic and cook for another 4 minutes--everything should be soft but not brown. Add 2 tbsp curry powder and stir until fragrant (about one minute). Add lentils and 4 cups of water. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and then reduce to medium and let it simmer for about 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, puree the chickpeas, lemon juice, 1/4 cup water, remaining 2 tbsp of olive oil and garlic in your food processor.

Add the chickpea mixture and butter to the lentil soup and season with salt, pepper, and more curry if you like.