Red Lentil SoupCuisine: Parve Category: Soups Servings: 8 Ingredients:1 1/2-3 tbs olive oil1 large onion, chopped 2-3 garlic cloves, chopped 2 carrots, chopped or diced (1 cup) 1/2 cup chopped fresh or canned tomato or 1 tbs tomato paste 1 celery rib, chopped (optional) 1 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper pinch of chili powder to taste 1 cup dried red lentils 4 cups water 2 cups chicken broth 2 tbs chopped fresh parsley 2 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice, or to taste Instructions:Heat oil in a 4 to 5 quart heavy saucepan over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then add onion, saute until golden, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, carrots, tomato, celery, cumin, chili powder and salt & pepper and saute, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add lentils, water, and broth and simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender, about 20 minutes. Taste & adjust seasoning. Using an immersion blender ,puree half the soup and return to the pot. Soup should be chunky. Stir in parsley and lemon juice; then season with salt and pepper. Serves 6-8Click Here To Return To The Recipe List This Page Generated By: |