Spicey Lentil Soup with Pork Tenderloin

Slow Cooker Alert!!! You can modify the recipe for a regular stove-top pot too!
This yummy red lentil soup has a nice kick to it with some unique spices. You won't want your typical can of pea soup after trying this.

1. To your slow cooker add:

- 1 onion, diced
- roughly 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- pinch of red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp coriander seed- crushed
- dash of curry powder
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 small sized pork tenderloin filet will do, cubed.
- 5 cups homemade chicken stock
- A cheese rind: I used a parmigiana reggiano rind, but you could use any hard type of rind (Gruyere, Romano etc..) So much extra flavor!

2. Mix well and start cooking on low for 5-6 hours.
3. With 2.5-3 hrs of remaining cooking time, add:

- 2 med.sized carrots, cubed
- 1 jalapeno pepper, minced
- 2 cups (uncooked) red lentils
- 2 cups water
- salt and pepper

4. When ready to serve, top with sour cream & chopped scallions!

Super easy and super moolicious!