"Ginger flavors the creamed lentil soup and spiced carmelized onions make a fabulous garnish for this rich soup from India. You will need a food processor or blender to puree the cooked lentils...."
INGREDIENTS
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1-1/2 cups red lentils
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4 cups chicken broth or water
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1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
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1 (1-inch) piece ginger root, peeled and chopped
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2 tomatoes, chopped
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1 cup milk
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1-1/2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
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1/4 cup unsalted butter
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1 yellow onion, finely shredded
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1 teaspoon cumin seeds
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Fresh-ground black pepper, to taste
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1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, optional