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Sunday, September 29, 2013

Lentil Soup

Fall is here and the perfect soup weather.  Make a pot to enjoy as you are watching the Browns or Buckeyes win!

Lentil Soup

Ingredients

3 stalks of celery (chopped)
3 large cloves of garlic (chopped finely)
1 large onion (chopped)
1 ½ Tbs. cumin
1 ½ Tbs. fresh basil
½ Tbs.  salt, preferably sea salt
3 carrots (chopped)
2  ½ cups chopped swiss chard
7-8 cups vegetable broth (low sodium)
2 cups water
28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
1 package (2 cups) lentils
Salt and lemon pepper to taste

In a large stock pot, heat ½ cup of vegetable broth with garlic, onion and celery.  Saute for 5-7 minutes.
Add all other ingredients, except the swiss chard.
Bring to a boil and stir.
Reduce to low for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add chopped swiss chard and let simmer for 5 minutes.


(If swiss chard is unavailable, use fresh spinach.)

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