Indian Fusion Red Lentil Soup

I made this soup when I wasn't feeling so well... It had the spicy kick and healthy ingredients that I needed!

Ingredients:
2 cups red lentils
3 leeks
1 small onion
3 cloves garlic
1 can crushed tomatoes
2 small red chillies
1 and a half to 2 veggie boullion cubes (to taste)
1-2 tablespoon tomato paste

spinach - your call on how much

Spices:
Garam Masala
Cumin
Turmeric
Chilli Powder
Curry Powder
3 Cardomom pods
2 bay leaves

Boil the lentils in water with a couple of pinches of Turmeric, Cumin, Cardomom, bay leaves and 1 bouillon cube. Bring to boil, reduce and simmer for 15 minutes. Strain lentils reserving the liquid and removing the bay leaves and cardomom.

Add vegetables to liquid and simmer until tender. Blend all vegetables you will end up with a thicker base for soup. Add the lentils and season to taste with remaining spices. Leave on low heat to combine flavours.

Serve with a dollop of lime infused yoghurt or sour cream with paranthas - yum!