Lentil Soup
Posted February 22, 2007 – 12:21 pm in: Soup, Vegetable
Ingredients:
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10 cups of chicken or vegetable stock
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2 cups lentils (red or brown)
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1-2 medium onions, chopped
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2-3 carrots, chopped
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1-2 potatoes, cubed
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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½ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon pepper
Directions:
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Rinse lentils well.
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Combine all ingredients in a large soup pot. Bring to a boil, stirring often.
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Cover and simmer about 45 minutes, or until lentils are tender, stirring occasionally.
Variations:
Add any of the following ingredients:
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Small pieces of ham
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Basil leaves
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Curry powder