*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                           Curried Lentil Soup

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Serving Size  : 5    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups/Stews

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      tablespoons   extra virgin olive oil
   4      medium        carrots -- diced
   2      large         celery stalks -- diced
   1      large         onion -- chopped
   1      medium        granny Smith apple --
          ed/diced      
   1      tablespoon    ginger root -- grated & peeled
   1      large         garlic clove -- crushed
   2      teaspoons     curry powder
     1/4  teaspoon      ground cumin
     1/4  teaspoon      ground coriander
   3 3/4  cups          vegetable broth
  16      ounces        lentils, raw
     1/4  cup           chopped parsley -- or cilantro
     1/2  teaspoon      salt -- optional

In a 5-quart Dutch oven or saucepot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. 
 Add carrots, celery, onion and apple; cook, stirring occasionally, 10-15 minutes 
until lightly browned. Add ginger, garlic, curry, cumin and coriander; cook, stirring 1 minute.
 Add vegetable broth, lentils and 5 cups water; heat to boiling over high heat. 
 Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 45-55 minutes until lentils are tender,
 stirring occasionally.  Stir in parsley and salt. Makes about 10 cups or 5 main-dish servings.

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NOTES : 2 cups = 1 serving 
PRODIGY(R) interactive personal service      10/11  11:10 PM

Board:      FOOD BB
Topic:      VEGETARIANS
Subject:    R-MC VEGGIE C/P

To:                All                   Date:    9/17/96 From:   WWGQ25C    Lynn Thomas           Time:    8:10PM ET


I'll also be posting this in Busy Cook and Food Forum. We are having this for dinner tonight. I took a taste and it was delicious. Very easy to make! Lynn______________,,,=^..^=,,,______________Food BB/TeamRep