Monday, December 26, 2011

Lentil Vegetable Soup Recipe

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The Hummus Recipes Kitchen (The home of Hummus Recipes & Delicious Middle Eastern Recipes) invites you to try Lentil Vegetable Soup Recipe. Enjoy the Middle Eastern Cuisine and learn how to make Lentil Vegetable Soup. Lentils and vegetables team up to make a deliciously filling soup.

Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 25 minutes
Yield: 0

Ingredients

2 carrots, sliced
1 stalk celery, diced
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 cups chicken broth
1 can diced tomatoes (14oz)
1 cup red lentils
2 bay leaves
1 sprig fresh thyme
1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
Red wine vinegar to taste
Olive oil to taste
salt and pepper

Directions

In a saucepan over medium heat, soften the vegetables with the cumin in the oil. Season with salt and pepper. Add the broth, tomatoes, lentils, bay leaves and thyme. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the vegetables and lentils are tender, about 20 minutes. Remove the bay leaves and thyme sprigs. In a blender, purée until smooth. Add more broth if necessary. Add the parsley. Adjust the seasoning. Drizzle each serving with vinegar and oil.

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