Brown Lentils with Tomatoes & Onions

• 1 cup brown lentils
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• ½ cup crushed tomatoes
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 inch ginger, grated
• 1 tablespoon extra light olive oil
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon garam masala

Add the lentils into a medium bowl. Add the chicken broth, onion, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, oil, salt, turmeric and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil and simmer on medium low heat for 30 to 45 minutes – or till the lentils are soft and the consistency is between a soup and a stew. Add the garam masala. Check for seasonings and serve with rice.