Lentil Soup

Robin
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Ingredients:

3 cups lentils, rinsed
6 cups water
1 cup tomato juice
1 tsp. salt
minced garlic
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1/4 cup wine vinegar
1 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. basil

Directions:

Simmer lentils in water and tomato juice for 3 hours. Add salt and vegetables and simmer 1 hour. Add seasonings and vinegar 15-20 minutes before serving.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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Archive: Simple Lentil Soup

December 28, 2009

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. margarine
1 onion, chopped
2 finely chopped garlic cloves
1 cup lentils
6 cups water
1/8 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground ginger

1/4 tsp. cloves
1/8 tsp. cayenne
1 1/2 Tbsp. cumin
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

In a large stockpot, melt margarine. Add onion and garlic and saute until soft. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 1 1/2 hours.

Place mixture in a blender or the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Process until well blended. Serve hot.

Source: A friend June

By Raymonde from North Bay, Ontario

Answers:

Simple Lentil Soup

Wow, that sounds delicious. Can't wait to try it. Do you soak the lentils before cooking? (02/22/2009)

By Fionar Booker

Simple Lentil Soup

fionarx (92)

You don't have to soak the lentils before cooking. (03/08/2009)

By Raymonde C. Gauthier