Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      tablespoon    vegetable oil
   4      ounces        onions -- chopped
   6      ounces        red lentils
   4      ounces        carrots -- sliced thinly
   1      tablespoon    madras curry powder
   2      pints         boiling water
   1 1/2  teaspoons     salt
     1/4  teaspoon      paprika
   2      slices        bread -- made into crumbs
                        cilantro -- to garnish

Preparation:

Heat oil in a large soup pot. Add the onions and sauté them for about 10 minutes. Add the lentils and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Mix in the carrots and curry powder. Cook for 2 minutes. Add the boiling water, salt and paprika. Bring to a boil, lower heat and cover. Simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Add the breadcrumbs and continue to cook for another 5 to 7 minutes. Ladle into soup bowls and garnish with cilantro.