*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          Luscious Lentil Soup^

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   8      cups          Chicken stock or water
   4      medium        Carrots -- sliced
   4                    Celery stalks -- sliced
   1      medium        Onion -- chopped
   1                    Leek -- chopped
   1      tablespoon    Fresh parsley -- chopped
   1 1/2  cups          Red lentils
   1                    Tomato -- chopped
  30      milliliters   Garlic -- crushed
   1      large         Bay leaf
     1/8  teaspoon      Pepper
     1/4  teaspoon      Ground thyme

Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan. Cook over medium heat 45 minutes.
 Puree 2 cups soup in blender. Mix with remaining soup in pot. Heat thoroughly 
and serve. Makes 8 servings.

 Variations: Serve with lemon wedges for added zest. Or add 1 tablespoon miso for extra flavor.


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