Lentil soup

Ingredients

2 tsp cumin ground
1 onion (diced)
2 cups lentils (washed to remove starch and soaked overnight in water)
3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
1 tsp basil
1 tsp oregano
1/4 - 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
2 carrots (diced)
2 celery stalks (diced)
6 cups of water
1 can of crushed tomatoes/ 1/2 jar of spaghetti sauce (sauce tastes better sometimes)
4 bouillon cubes (enough for 8 cups broth, use chicken or veggie)
1 cup milk or cream (cream is way better)
1/2 cup of olive oil

Directions

1. 1. Heat oil (on medium-high heat)
2. Add cumin and toast for 1-2 minutes
3. Add onion and garlic
4. Cook until onion is brown
5. Add remaining spices and celery, tomatoes and carrots, stir to coat 6. Cook for 5 minutes or so 7. Add water, bouillon cubes and lentils 8. Cook 1/2 hour - 1 hour 9. Add milk/cream and serve 10. Garnish with lemon rind and/or cilantro

main courses November 09, 2012 19:03

Author Submitted by: Lauren