- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon grated gingerroot
- 2 tablespoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 12 carrots, peeled, chopped
- 2 cups red lentils
- 4 cups 25%-less-sodium chicken broth
- 3 cups water
- 1 (270 g) tub PHILADELPHIA Savoury Garlic Cooking Creme Cream Cheese Product
- Heat oil in Dutch oven or large deep skillet on medium heat. Add onions and ginger; cook and stir 5 min. or until crisp-tender. Stir in cumin and turmeric; cook and stir 1 min. Add carrots, lentils, broth and water; stir. Bring to boil; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 30 to 45 min. or until vegetables are tender.
- Blend soup, in small batches, in blender until smooth. Return to pan. Whisk in Cooking Creme; cook and stir 5 min. or until heated through.