curried red lentil soup

(in general all soups start with an onion, carrots, and celery...and garlic)

1 large onion, diced
1 large carrot, diced
2 ribs celery, diced
3 cloves garlic, finely diced
salt
pepper
bay leaf
red pepper flakes (to taste)
curry powder (1-2 tbs)
garam masala (1/2-1 tbs)

saute together until translucent.

add enough red lentils so that it appears that you have equal amounts of lentils and vegetables in the pot (about 1/2 of the bag; use more if you like your soup thicker).

cover with water, and bring to a boil. cover and simmer for 2-3 hours.