*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          Colombian Lentil Soup

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1 1/2  cups          uncooked lentils
   3      large cloves  garlic -- chopped
   1      cup           chicken or vegetable broth
   4      cups          water
   1      tablespoon    olive oil
   1      small         onion -- chopped
   1      can           tomatoes -- (14 1/2-ounce)
                        drained and chopped
                        Salt
                        Freshly ground black pepper
   2      tablespoons   chopped cilantro or parsley
                        -- divided
   2      teaspoons     strained fresh lemon juice
                        -- or to taste
   2                    hard-cooked eggs -- sliced

Spread lentils in batches on plate. Pick through them       
carefully, discarding any stones. Rinse and drain lentils.  
Combine lentils, garlic, broth and water in medium          
saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover and simmer over low heat   
20 to 30 minutes or until lentils are tender.               
Meanwhile, heat oil in skillet. Add onion and saute over    
medium heat, stirring often, about 5 minutes or until       
lightly browned. Add tomatoes, and salt and pepper to       
taste. Stir and cook 5 minutes or until sauce is thick. Add 
to lentil soup and return to a boil. Remove soup from heat. 
Add 1 tablespoon cilantro, and salt, pepper and lemon juice 
to taste. Serve soup garnished with slices of hard-cooked   
egg and sprinkled with remaining 1 tablespoon cilantro.     
Yield: 4 servings.                                          
                 


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