Spiced red lentil and tomato soup

Ingredients

• 1 large onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp garam masala 
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp tumeric
• 2 tins chopped tomatoes
• 400ml water
• 200g red lentils
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Small tin coconut milk (optional)

Method

1. Fry the onion and garlic, add spices until fragrant. 
2. Add the tomatoes bring up to a boil and add water and lentils. 
3. Simmer for approx 30 mins or until lentils are tender.
4. Season with salt and pepper. 
5. For a creamier version of this soup add a small tin of coconut milk at the end.