A simple and satisfying lentil soup from Eric Monkaba simmers red lentils with tomatoes and ... Warm, earthy spices tend to go well with lentils, so turmeric, paprika, bay leaf, mustard seed ...

or until the rice is tender and the red lentils are almost pureed. If the soup seems too thick during cooking, stir in more water, 1/4 cup at a time. The consistency should be like thick cream.