Submitted by Rosey - As long as I am on here, I may as well post a couple more.  This is a soup I tried recently that worked out well, and gave us enough leftovers for many lunches.  It had great flavor, my husband liked it, but for my taste I would half the cayenne/chili and red pepper.  Also, it was a little like refried beans in texture, I think adding another cup of liquid near the end may make a better consistency.

Yield: 11 servings. (serving size: 1 cup)

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cups chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground red pepper or crushed red pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 1/3 cups water
• 2 1/3 cups dried lentils
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro (I leave this out) - I used basil instead
• 3 (14 1/2-ounce) cans fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth (vegan)
• 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• Chopped fresh tomatoes (optional)
• Cilantro sprig (optional)

Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion; sauté for 3 minutes or until tender. Add the turmeric and the next 6 ingredients (turmeric through garlic); sauté for 1 minute. Add water and next 4 ingredients (water through diced tomatoes); bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 1 hour.

Reserve 2 cups lentil mixture. Place half of remaining mixture in blender; process until smooth. Pour pureed soup into a large bowl. Repeat procedure with other half of remaining mixture. Stir in reserved 2 cups lentil mixture. Garnish with chopped tomatoes and a cilantro sprig, if desired.

Be first to comment this article

Write Comment

Please keep the topic of messages relevant to the subject of the article. Personal verbal attacks will be deleted. Please don't use comments to plug your web site. Such material will be removed. Just ensure to *Refresh* your browser for a new security code to be displayed prior to clicking on the 'Send' button. Keep in mind that the above process only applies if you simply entered the wrong security code.
Name:
Homepage
BBCode:
Comment:
Code:*
	I wish to be contacted by email regarding additional comments

Powered by AkoComment Tweaked Special Edition v.1.4.6
AkoComment © Copyright 2004 by Arthur Konze - www.mamboportal.com
All right reserved

---