jordans 2011 New Year's Lentil Soup Recipe A Recip

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Lentil soup is a hearty and nutritious dish that can be served in every season of the year. It works well as a main entrée [link widoczny dla zalogowanych], served with some nice bread or crackers. It is also a staple food that has been around for many years and has inspired many recipes. Try these variations on the above recipe or make up one of your own.
What You’ll Need8 Cups Water2 Cups Dry Lentils1 Can of Crushed Tomatoes – 14.5 Ounces¼ Cup of Olive Oil1 Onion - Chopped2 Carrots - Diced2 Celery Sticks - Diced2 Tablespoons Vinegar - White2 Garlic Cloves - Minced1 Bay Leaf1 Teaspoon OreganoSalt and Pepper to TasteHow to Make the Lentil SoupIn a large pot heat the oil over medium heat. Add the celery, onion, carrots, garlic [link widoczny dla zalogowanych], bay and oregano. Cook until tender. To test for tenderness, pierce the vegetables with a fork. They should be tender enough to pierce, but they shouldn’t fall apart.Stir in the water, lentils, and crushed tomatoes. Cover and bring to boil. Lower the heat and simmer for about an hour.After taking the soup off of the flame, add the vinegar and salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.Variations to Consider
Replace the water with vegetable stock or water with flavorful bullion.Try the different varieties of lentils.Spice it up with 1 tablespoon of ground cumin, ½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper, ½ cup of chopped cilantro and ¾ cup of lemon juice. Omit the vinegar!Add1 cup of cooked brown rice while simmering.To serve family and friends, garnish with almond slivers.Add 1 cup of cooked rice with 1 to 1 ½ cups of fresh baby spinach, chopped, to the soup as it simmers.Drizzle a touch of warm olive oil over soup before serving
Lentil soup is so easy that every cook should give a try at least once. It’s also a great diet soup because it’s satisfying while still being low in calories and fat. This is a simple starter recipe, but don’t stop with the basic ingredients. Get creative and kick off the New Year the right way!
Lentils are traditional in Indian food, but they gain importance around the world when New Year’s Eve rolls around. Since they look like little coins, people have long believed that eating them will bring financial security and prosperity in the coming year. Fortunately, lentils are nutritious, tasty and can be cooked up many different ways. Try some for New Year’s Eve [link widoczny dla zalogowanych], but consider adding them to the menu throughout the year.